Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Abdominal Cramps
A 28 year old Caucasian woman with severe diarrhea and abdominal cramping. The diarrhea large in volume of particularly foul odor and yellowish- brown color. Symptoms of and on over the past few years. Has gotten worst over the past week. No fever, no blood in her stool and no recent history of surgery or of travel out of the country. However she has returned from a week-long stay at her friends home in another state. Unmarried without children and currently not pregnant. No history of obstetric or gynecologic illness or eating disorder, and she is currently on no prescription or non-prescription medications. There is no history of colorectal or other cancers or of intestinal disease. Upon exam her abdomen is bloated with diffuse, centrally located tenderness to palpation both above and below the umbilicus. Vital signs were Blood pressure (supine) 120/64, blood pressure (standing) 95/58 with some light-headedness upon araising heart rate (supine) 88bpm, heart rate standing 104bpm. Oral temperature was 99.7, Her weight 115lbs went down from normal weight of 128lbs. Stool sample tested negative for blood. The reminder of her physical exam revealed no abnormal findings.
As per your history, It may be irritable bowel syndrome. As blood investigations and colonoscopy is normal, so you can take tab. Loperamide after consultation. Keep yourself hydrated. don't take gluten-rich food
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Abdominal Cramps
Hi, As per your history, It may be irritable bowel syndrome. As blood investigations and colonoscopy is normal, so you can take tab. Loperamide after consultation. Keep yourself hydrated. don t take gluten-rich food Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.