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Greenish Stools, Abdominal Pain, Irregular Bowel Movements. Any Suggestions?

Hello, I am a young woman with no health problems, NKA or any remarkable health history. For about a week now, all of a sudden, I ve been having what I assume is diarrhea . However, the stool is the same - greenish, flaky, watery, crumbly. I have abdominal pains that come and go, but I feel it more often in my upper abdomen . There is a sudden urgency to go when I have to, it seems to come from nowhere. My eating habits/drinking habits have not changed for a few years, so I do not believe it to be food-related. The only thing I can really say is that prior to this, I only have a BM every couple days, but I have never had a problem with them even though I eat normally and do get fiber into my diet . Any suggestions? Thank you so much for your time and help.
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

In the absence of possible food-induced green stools, there is a strong possibility of viral infection of the GIT.

My guidelines at present
- stool microscopy report in the lab
- plenty of liquids
- probiotics with Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii will help great till definite management with GI antibiotics as metronidazole or else as per the choice of your GP.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Greenish Stools, Abdominal Pain, Irregular Bowel Movements. Any Suggestions?

Hello, In the absence of possible food-induced green stools, there is a strong possibility of viral infection of the GIT. My guidelines at present - stool microscopy report in the lab - plenty of liquids - probiotics with Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii will help great till definite management with GI antibiotics as metronidazole or else as per the choice of your GP. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon