What Causes Diarrhea With Loose Stools, Abdominal Cramps And Fatigue?

Posted on Tue, 30 Aug 2016

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Question : symptoms are dIarreha, loose stools, belly cramps fatigue been treated H-Pylori & did not help

the pills seemed to help at the time but a follow up w/bloodwork came up with nothing symptoms going on 4 wks

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Further tests and following advice recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I am sorry for the health situation you are going through.

You report to have following symptoms:
- diarrhea
- loose stool
- belly cramps
- fatigue
- been treated with antibiotics for h.pylori

At this point I need to have a few more details:
- since when the symptoms started?
- are they the same after taking antibiotics or getting worse?

Stool culture for Candida infection and other bacterial infection is advised together with stool examination for ova parasites to determine the right diagnosis.

Until you get the tests, I advise to:
- drink plenty of fluids, especially water with ORS
- take tasectan or caoline or pepto bismol to stop diarrhea
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana

Brief Answer:
Stool analysis and culture highly recommended...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,

Ok, then, take the meds as advised above (if not taken until now) and consult with your physician to run the stool analysis and culture.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana

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