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I feel like emptying my bowel whenever I go out. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. My weight is 63 kg. I have masturbation habit for 6 years. My stomach gets bloated and there is gas formation. I also have tiredness and diarrhea. I have to apply pressure for passing urine and stools. I get the feeling of emptying my bowel whenever I got to go out ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a common problem, most of the individuals have bad bowel habits in some forms. This kind of problem is called IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). This disorder leads to bloating and fre... Read Full »
Can we use Oflox OZ for infant with severe loose stools?
Query: Hello doctor, My kid is 11 months old and he had more than 20 loose motions in one day today. He has never had this kind of a severe problem. In his bad days, he might have had 10 motions but they were not as loose and watery as today. He is currently on Taxim O, Sporlac, and Enterogermina. Is it sa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The probable cause is acute diarrhea. Use of Oflox OZ (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole) is safe. But, this is not required in the care of diarrhea unless it is complicated. The treatment plan is: ORS (oral rehydration salts) 100 mL per loose stool. Zinc syrup 5 mL once a ... Read Full »
I am being treated for stomach TB. Can I take Enteroquinol?
Query: Hello doctor, I am undergoing treatment for stomach TB for the last one year. I take Sompraz D 20 capsule on empty stomach and Libotryp at night. Due to overeating today, I am having diarrhea and indigestion. Can I take Enteroquinol and Eelectral powder? Or would you like to suggest me any other tre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can take these medicines. There is no issue with these medications with your present treatment. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines. The probable diagnosis is infectious diarrhea. In acute diarr... Read Full »
I did not get rota vaccine for my child. Is he having loose motions because of this?
Query: Hello doctor, My child is suffering from loose motion and he is 1.5 years old. We have not given rota vaccination due to unawareness. So, can any other vaccination be given? He always suffers from dysentry. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I used to attend these kind of patients daily, I have an adequate experience to manage them. You have not given vaccine is not the topic of discussion, no need to worry about this, diarrhea is common due to various causes. I need more information. Dysentery means blood ... Read Full »
How to differentiate ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
Query: Hello doctor, My six year old daughter was born with tyrosinemia type 1. She had diarrhea and bloody stools for 10 days, a month back. She was tested for many things, and everything came back normal, except her calprotectin level was 1250 while she had loose and bloody stools. She was admitted and h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). We see many tyrosinemias and IBD (irritable bowel disease) patients. In smaller children, it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Cr... Read Full »
Please suggest ways to control loose motions in a baby.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a one month old boy baby, his mother died during the delivery. We feed him cow's milk, but he is having loose motions. How to control the loose motions? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is so sad to hear about his mom. First, we need to clarify whether he has diarrhea, because sometimes, increased frequency of stools due to gastro-colic reflex may be considered as diarrhea. If he has diarrhea, then we need to look at the causes, for example, infect... Read Full »
Why am I having loose motion and stomach ache along with fever?
Query: Hello doctor, For the last two months, a few symptoms are there in me like a frequent fever. And just after the fever, loose motion. But since yesterday, after fever, stomachache started. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is one issue. What about your appetite and weight in the last two months. If there is a loss of appetite and decreased weight then we will consider a chronic infectious or inflammatory disease. If not, then we will look for acute gastroenteritis causes. For diarrh... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My friend had diarrhea every morning after having breakfast. A couple of years ago, this condition stopped suddenly, with no medication and instead, she began having bloating and constipation all day. She feels bloated even after drinking water. Hair loss was also noted more recently.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), where the patient has intermittent diarrhea and constipation with bloating sensation. Actually, this disorder needs laxatives and lifestyle changes with dietary modification. I woul... Read Full »
Do I have IBS if I have overflowing diarrhea and constipation continuously for weeks?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been having overflow diarrhea and constipation for about four weeks now. I am under investigation for IBS and will have a colonoscopy in a few weeks. I have been under so much stress lately. My blood tests on my kidneys and liver are fine, and I also do not have celiac disease. But ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Intermittent diarrhea and constipation are features of IBS. Mild pain and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth are some common features of IBS. Most of the organic causes are already ruled out based on your information. Treatment of IBS depe... Read Full »
I have had diarrhea, three to four solid stools, and stomach pain for the past month. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I suffered from diarrhea, followed by three to four solid stools and stomach pain a month ago. Later, I again had a recurrence of all the symptoms. It has been one month now. Is it IBS? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Your condition can be due to secondary lactose intolerance that is common after acute episodes of diarrhea. Avoid consuming milk, juices, or liquid fluid, and continue taking curd and khichri. It will take some ... Read Full »