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What Causes Pain On Right Side Under Ribs Along With Passing Of Small Feces?
Question: i had pain under ribs right side. went to emergency room yesterday. they did blood test, urine test and ct scan. all fine. gave me torodol? to reduce swelling. i feel fine now but the only problem is when i go to bathroom i have many smaller stools instead of the usual 1 or 2. this has been going on for a week now. what is it please. my eating habbits arent the beast.
Brief Answer:
Following causes to smaller feces...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
1. Having smaller feces is indicative for:
- consuming less water and less fiber intake
- less physical activity
- alteration of intestinal flora due to antibiotics use or bowel infection
2. Having abdominal pain is indicating slow bowel movements. Thus, there is distension of bowels.
If everything is fine, then you should
- increase water intake
- consume more foods rich in fiber content
- avoid fast foods
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
Following causes to smaller feces...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
1. Having smaller feces is indicative for:
- consuming less water and less fiber intake
- less physical activity
- alteration of intestinal flora due to antibiotics use or bowel infection
2. Having abdominal pain is indicating slow bowel movements. Thus, there is distension of bowels.
If everything is fine, then you should
- increase water intake
- consume more foods rich in fiber content
- avoid fast foods
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for the information. i do need to drink more water and eat better. i do take a probiotic. the ones i have now are100 million organisms. when i took them before(when i felt better) i think they were i billion. should i go back to those? does hydrocodone (1000mg) a day have anything to do with it? im usualy only on them during winter for joint pain. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Following advice until you see your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
1. Hydrocodone is a synthetic semi opioid drug, the use of which is associated with constipation, explaining partially your concerns.
If used in combination with ibuprofen, it will cause gastritis associated with reduced stomach pH which will alter bowel movements.
2. Eating healthy and physical activity will help improve your actual GI problems together giving relief to your winter pain.
3. I encourage to use probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora.
Laxatives are advised in severe cases of constipation.
These are my advice until you see your doctor and discuss about other alternatives to your winter pain.
Dr.Klerida
Following advice until you see your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
1. Hydrocodone is a synthetic semi opioid drug, the use of which is associated with constipation, explaining partially your concerns.
If used in combination with ibuprofen, it will cause gastritis associated with reduced stomach pH which will alter bowel movements.
2. Eating healthy and physical activity will help improve your actual GI problems together giving relief to your winter pain.
3. I encourage to use probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora.
Laxatives are advised in severe cases of constipation.
These are my advice until you see your doctor and discuss about other alternatives to your winter pain.
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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