Suggest Treatment For Lower Abdominal Pain

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015

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Question : I've had lower abdominal pain current localized to the left of the navel. I also have diaherra with only small a lot of clear liquid coming out. These symptoms have persisted for 7 days with a three day intrude after I took stool softener but returned with a vengeance today and night.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (-2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms likely due to Acute Gastroenteritis

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir

Going by description of your symptoms, the likely cause is Acute Gastroenteritis. Stool softeners sometimes precipitate such episodes of loose stools.

I would suggest you the following

1. Stop any further use of laxatives

2. Antispasmodics like Drotavarine will provide much needed relief from pain

3. Antimotility drug like Loperamide which is available as over counter medication can be used if there is no blood in stools. It will reduce the frequency of loose stools.

4. Probiotics will help

5. Ensure sufficient intake of water

6. Antacid like Pantoprozole will be helpful

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar