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I did not inform my doctor about diarrhea. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I saw a doctor for abdominal burning and pain in the throat after one night of drinking alcohol. She said I had gastritis but I did not say I had diarrhea as well. What shall I do? Currently, I am taking Lansoprazole. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The current medicine will help in improving diarrhea as well, if associated with gastritis. Take the medicine for at least a week. Try to be on a bland soft diet for the next few days. For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www... Read Full »
I have digestive issues. Is it from vitamin B12 deficiency?
Query: Hello doctor, Four months back, I had food poison and was under antibiotic. After that, there was continuous semisolid motion, loss of appetite, gastric trouble, and loss of weight. Doctors have taken several tests and it came normal. I do not know what happened to me. Then one of my friends told me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are unlikely to be vitamin B12 related. Moreover, the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) looks alright. These symptoms can happen transiently after an infection but usually gets better with time. I need some more information regarding... Read Full »
I have had pain above my belly button and diarrhea and vomiting. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16-year-old female with pain above my belly button for about five days. It started suddenly when I was lying down and took medicine for nausea. But it did not help, and at night, I had severe pain, like throbbing pain inside the stomach at the same place. Also, I had diarrhea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It might be due to food poisoning. I would suggest the following: Tablet Pantoprazole 40mg (proton pump inhibitor) tablets once daily. Have probiotic like Darolac. Have bland food for a couple of days. Keep yourself well hydrated. I hope this helps. Thank you.... Read Full »
Can my current medication of Normaxin and Rifagut cure chronic diarrhea?
Query: Hello doctor, My weight is 94.7 lbs , and my height is 5 feet and 9 inches. I was diagnosed with chronic diarrhea. The doctor has suggested medicines like Normaxin, Rifagut 400 and VSL#3. Are these effective for chronic diarrhea and gas? What foods should I take so that I start gaining some weight? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The medicines you are on are usually used to treat chronic diarrhea. In addition, I can suggest a few things. Avoid the long-term use of these medicines. Keep it handy for troublesome situations only. Try to lead a stress and anxiety-free life, as these can alt... Read Full »
How to ease the symptoms of chronic diarrhea and cramps?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old male currently on Ramipril for high blood pressure. I also have asthma and use blue and brown pumps. For the last few weeks, I have noticed my stools are green-colored. This is because I had food poisoning three years back. Last week I had vomiting, fever, and diarrh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. You have bad gastroenteritis, probably food poisoning. The effects will take some time, maybe a week or so. You have to take a few precautions to be out of danger. Make sure the water you use is clean and warm. ... Read Full »
Would medicines taken for MDR tuberculosis cause diarrhea?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 51 years old with DM and thyroid and is suffering from MDR tuberculosis. She is on medication for 15 months. Recently her medicine has been changed due to diarrhea. Her new medicine are Elox OZ, Rabifit DSR, Calvit 500 mg, Doxid 50 mg, Trixid-H, Petril MD, Rejunex CD3, Ati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This contains a big list of medicines including anti-TB medicines, antibiotics, antidepressants, anti-diarrhea medicines, etc. Few of them are the same compounds, especially antidepressants containing Clonazepam. Rabifit-DSR contains Domperidone, which can cause increa... Read Full »