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What Causes Severe Diarrhea, Stomach Pain And Unexplained Weight Loss?
Question: I have had diarrhea for two weeks. Stomach pain and whenever I eat or drink, my bowels move. No fever present or body aches. I have a dog that gets heart guard heart worm preventative every month. She sleeps on my bed. I wonder if I could have parasites in my intestines. I have a colonoscopy every three years and they always remove pre-cancerous polyps. I have a history of irritable bowel syndrome which is aggravated by stress. I've been on a healthy diet since July 2016 and my weight has gone from 178# to 137#. I am 5'2" and 68 years of age. I really don't feel good.
Brief Answer:
It could be due to Infection or Irritable bowel syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it could be due to Infection of the gut or Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A complete stool examination can help find the cause.
Initially, I prescribe Antibiotic Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily after food, Capsule PREPRO HS after food. This is a prescription medicine. These two medicines will cover the Infection as well as IBS.
You should consult your doctor and get Colonoscopy if necessary.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be due to Infection or Irritable bowel syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it could be due to Infection of the gut or Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A complete stool examination can help find the cause.
Initially, I prescribe Antibiotic Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily after food, Capsule PREPRO HS after food. This is a prescription medicine. These two medicines will cover the Infection as well as IBS.
You should consult your doctor and get Colonoscopy if necessary.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you. I will see a doctor.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for your response.
If you have any doubts after consultation, I will clarify.
Regards
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for your response.
If you have any doubts after consultation, I will clarify.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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