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My 3-year-old son has diarrhea for a week. Is this a viral infection?
Query: Hello doctor, My 3-year-old son had diarrhea for a week. He has thrown up a couple of times throughout the week as well. He was eating and drinking normally and has appetite. There does not seem to be any blood in the stool. And his belly ache goes away after each diarrhea episode which he has many ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there is no blood in stools, it is mostly viral. It usually gets settle in five days. Important here is maintaining hydration. Make sure you give him plenty of fluid, ORS (oral rehydration solution). If he is vomiting, you can ask your doctor to prescribe Ondanset... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old male. For the past few years, I have been dealing with diarrhea and I am just simply tired of it. Thankfully, I work from home and I do not have to leave the house in the morning hours. I have always been a healthy person and non-smoker. But, I have an average of two... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. You need to accept that you are suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is a functional disorder and just stress related. The more you think the more you get. You should get your thyroid profile and anti-tTG antibody test (tissue... Read Full »
My wife has an esophageal polyp. Can it be cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife had an endoscopy, and they found polyps in her esophagus. I am so worried that it could be cancer. Can it be cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Polyps in the upper gastrointestinal tract are most commonly due to erosive gastritis, acid reflux disease, chronic H.pylori infection, peptic ulcers, etc. Yes, they could be cancerous growth too. To help you better, I need following details. What were her symptoms, for ... Read Full »
Why does loose motion recur even after treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I have frequent motions (today it was three times from 8 AM to 2 PM). Motion is semi-solid and lightly smelly. I have had a mild cough for two weeks back. Took antibiotics and cough syrup. A cough has reduced now. Loose motion started a week back. Frequently and it was liquid format and s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are unnecessarily worried about stomach cancer. These are not symptoms of stomach cancer. It looks you have irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea variant. I would recommend you: To take capsule Pantoprazole and Domperidone once daily for five days. Tablet Normaxin (C... Read Full »
Kindly advise the treatment for bloated stomach along with loose stools.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 43-year-old female. I have bloating and loose stools for the past two days. There is no cramping and vomiting. I do not have any other issues. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most likely, you are suffering from viral diarrhea. Take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone once daily for three days. Take a probiotic like capsule Vizylac (Folic acid and Lactobacillus sporegenes) twice a day for three days. Drink plenty of fluids and oral ... Read Full »
I have a bowel movement within 15 minutes despite having a home-cooked meal. Is it due to IBS ?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old obese male. I suspect I have IBS-D (irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea) because I get diarrhea in 15 minutes despite eating a home-cooked meal. I am not sure about it as I have not consulted any doctor. Also, I have morning sickness for two to five minutes daily... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes this type of diarrhea. IBS is of three types: 1. Diarrhea predominant. 2. Constipation predominant. 3. Mixed variety. From the symptoms mentioned, you are suffering from IBS (diarrhea predominant). How... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had been experimenting with anal play. I am experiencing throbbing pain in that area after that. The doctor suggested it to be a spasm. I also had a sore throat and cough. I am also suffering from diarrhea. What to do?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern. It seems you have developed an acute intestinal infection known as gastroenteritis. This can happen following the consumption of outside food or can happen following the introduction of infection via a sex toy. Now, the treatment would be ... Read Full »
I experience very severe pain. Is it due to diverticulitis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been prescribed Mirtazapine 15 mg for reducing my depression associated with my condition. In most of my adult life, I suffered from IBS symptoms. I rarely drink alcohol. I eat fish and seafood. But no other meat is taken in my diet now. In the past five years, my problems have mar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They are related to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) Mixed type. IBS is of three types:1. Diarrhea-predominant.2. Constipation-predominant.3. Mixed variety. IBS is treated as follows: ... Read Full »
What is the best treatment for stomach flu?
Query: Hello doctor, A week ago, I woke up with an upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting and rotten egg burps. I suspect it was due to a dairy product that I ate a day earlier. A few hours later, I ate some pasta, and everything started over again with diarrhea, vomiting, and the rotten egg burps. The next day... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and they are within normal limits. Your description fits into acute gastroenteritis, that is, a stomach infection. My recommendations would be the following: A combination of Ofloxac... Read Full »
Does eating slate pencil cause diarrhea and indigestion?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old female working as a banker in a rural area. I used to eat slate pencils. I stopped it for the last six months as I experienced nausea, vomiting and passing loose stools. Since then, my hemoglobin level dropped to 7%. If I eat outside food, I suffer from loose stools and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. It does not look like a result of eating slate pencils. You either have hyperthyroidism or could be a result of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This needs to be evaluated by a battery of tests including blood sugar, thyroid profile, stool ... Read Full »