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What Causes Chronic Diarrhoea And Weakness With Abdominal Pain And Cramps?
Posted on
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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Question : So in the last couple of months I've had blood work 3 times always with elevated wbc count first 2 also had elevated eosinophils and all phos I have belly pain that fells like a gall bladder attack however half gall bladder out back in 1998. I had colonoscopy & egd few weeks ago due to constant diarrhea doesn't matter what i eat it could be a cracker those results were all normal I feel nauseous every morning I wake up no not pregnant and after I eat anything doesn't matter what it is. I sleep so much it's crazy I sleep at least 10-12 hours a night then a few hours later I go back to bed in general I just feel like crap last blood test on Mon wbc is still elevated I haven't been out with my friend in months cause of the fatigue and diarrhea my Dr doesn't really seem to help any suggestions would be appreciated thank you in advance
Brief Answer:
You may have coeliac disease or IBS or some other GI problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have history of chronic diarrhoea with abdominal pain and cramps as well as weakness. Your symptoms looks like either coeliac disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
Your total wbc count is raised with high eosinophil suggest some infection also.
You should go for complete investigations first.
You should go for IgA tTG test. It is very easy test for coeliac disease. If needed go for intestinal biopsy and stool examination.
These will give some idea regarding cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Till you get exact diagnosis, you should cintrol your diet properly. Avoid fatty food, alcohol, smoking, heavy meal, soda, coffe.
Gluten free diet should be start after investigation.
Give me follow up with your reports.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
You may have coeliac disease or IBS or some other GI problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have history of chronic diarrhoea with abdominal pain and cramps as well as weakness. Your symptoms looks like either coeliac disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
Your total wbc count is raised with high eosinophil suggest some infection also.
You should go for complete investigations first.
You should go for IgA tTG test. It is very easy test for coeliac disease. If needed go for intestinal biopsy and stool examination.
These will give some idea regarding cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Till you get exact diagnosis, you should cintrol your diet properly. Avoid fatty food, alcohol, smoking, heavy meal, soda, coffe.
Gluten free diet should be start after investigation.
Give me follow up with your reports.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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