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Experiencing Diarrhea. Feeling Tires And Napping. Feeling Discomfort In The Upper Abdomen Area. Ultrasound? Liver Problem?

I have been placed on Flagly as I was experiencing diarrhea that would come on very suddenly. I was in Mexico for 5 weeks prior to these symptoms and unfortunately seem very prone to parasites etc. I have been extremely tired, napping several times a day and feeling very low energy. I also have had upper right abdomen discomfort, almost like a stitch sensation but also have this feeling on the left side as well although not as bad as the right side. Should I have and ultrasound to see if there is a problem with my liver?


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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
After going through your history, you have diarrhea which could be due to infection like amoebiasis? that is why doctor prescribed Flagyl.Your exhaustion and weakness is due to dehydration and loss of potassium,so please take oral rehydration fluid and/or coconut water and buttermilk, it helps to gain lost fluid and electrolytes.
The discomfort in upper abdomen in such cases due to gastritis which can occur due to even the drug you are taking.
If your Physician suggests go for Ultrasound to see everything is fine.
It is possible to have amoebic liver abscess although less likely.
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Hope this helps if you have any further query please ask again we will be happy to help.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.

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Experiencing Diarrhea. Feeling Tires And Napping. Feeling Discomfort In The Upper Abdomen Area. Ultrasound? Liver Problem?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, After going through your history, you have diarrhea which could be due to infection like amoebiasis? that is why doctor prescribed Flagyl.Your exhaustion and weakness is due to dehydration and loss of potassium,so please take oral rehydration fluid and/or coconut water and buttermilk, it helps to gain lost fluid and electrolytes. The discomfort in upper abdomen in such cases due to gastritis which can occur due to even the drug you are taking. If your Physician suggests go for Ultrasound to see everything is fine. It is possible to have amoebic liver abscess although less likely. Please understand this answer is absolutely free and no CC is required. Hope this helps if you have any further query please ask again we will be happy to help. Wish you speedy recovery. Take care. Good Luck. Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.