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What Could Constant Stomach Rumbling Suggest?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have been having extremley loud stomach rumbling that has been consistant now for over 24 hours.. I took a dose of milk of magnesia for constipation and had diharrea afterward, now the rumbling won't stop
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Rumbling of stomach for twenty-four hours should be seen with caution as the probable causes are as follows:
-There can be an intestinal obstruction- a partial one.
-Constipation and medications as you have already taken milk of magnesia.
-Intestinal infection.
-Intolerance to certain foods and beverages like nuts of any type.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
-X-ray of the abdomen in standing position.
-Urgent clinical evaluation and examination by a general surgeon.
-CT scan of the abdomen.
-Tests of blood, urine, and stool.
-Any other relevant investigations as advised.
-Intravenous fluids as you have to be nil orally.
-Antibiotics, symptomatic and supportive therapy.


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

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
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What Could Constant Stomach Rumbling Suggest?

Hello, Rumbling of stomach for twenty-four hours should be seen with caution as the probable causes are as follows: -There can be an intestinal obstruction- a partial one. -Constipation and medications as you have already taken milk of magnesia. -Intestinal infection. -Intolerance to certain foods and beverages like nuts of any type. I would advise you the following in such a situation: -X-ray of the abdomen in standing position. -Urgent clinical evaluation and examination by a general surgeon. -CT scan of the abdomen. -Tests of blood, urine, and stool. -Any other relevant investigations as advised. -Intravenous fluids as you have to be nil orally. -Antibiotics, symptomatic and supportive therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant