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Diarrhea

A clinical condition characterized by frequent bowel movements that may be loose or watery is known as diarrhea. Signs of diarrhea include pain in the abdomen, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, presence of mucus or blood in stool, frequent and multiple motions, dehydration, etc. Common causes of diarrhea include viral infections, bacterial infections, lactose intolerance, food allergies, medications, bowel diseases, etc.

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I have been suffering from food poisoning. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I was suffering from food poisoning, which caused me to have nausea, diarrhea, and fever. It went away after a few days, but ever since then, I have had constipation and diarrhea. I feel sick every time I eat, no matter what it is, for hours.. Yesterday, when I woke up, I was constipated ...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, I believe you have irritable bowel disease (IBS), an intestinal disorder causing stomach pain, diarrhea, and constipation. I can see you are not vomiting, but there is bloating. Is there any history of the passage of bloo...  Read Full »

I am experiencing whitish-to-yellow cervical mucus. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,For the past ten months, I have been experiencing cervical mucus, which is sometimes white and sometimes yellow, but not in large quantities. Additionally, I often have intestinal gas and loud bowel movements usually occur before defecation. In the beginning, I had abdominal discomfort,...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for reaching out to iCliniq. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. I do not think you have any abdominal problems other than abdominal rumbling, which is a noisy sound, possibly due to gas or constipation that r...  Read Full »

I am experiencing mild constipation with diarrhea. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,Some months ago, I was diagnosed with IBS type M (irritable bowel syndrome mixed type). At that time, I had bloody mucus in my stool. My doctor suggested an intestinal ultrasound, and the results were clear, indicating no signs of IBD. Additionally, my family history is clear of cancer....  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. I believe you have a condition called gastroparesis, characterized by a poor involuntary intestinal movement that presents with constipation and abdominal discomfort. The stool color may be black bef...  Read Full »

I suffer from chronic diarrhea and bloating. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 23 years old. I have been experiencing chronic diarrhea and bloating for about two years now, and I noticed that it only stops if I take Omeprazole and Loperamide together. Should I stop the Omeprazole and use just Loperamide? When I try using only Loperamide, the issue persists. O...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out to iCliniq. I am truly sorry to hear about your medical condition. Please do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms of persistent diarrhea for two years and relief with Omeprazole and Loperamide, have you experien...  Read Full »

I am experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain that worsens after eating. Please help.

Query: Hi. doctor, I am currently 18 years old. I suffered from diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain for ten days. I took the antibiotic Taxim O 200 mg and capsule VSL-3 for seven days. Now, my diarrhea and vomiting are under control, but I have severe right-side abdominal pain that worsens after eating. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, you have the following diagnosis: acute diarrhea. I suggest you take the following medicines: Tablet Acetaminophen 500 mg oral...  Read Full »

I am a 30-year-old female diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Kindly guide me about its diagnosis and treatment.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I have been experiencing abdominal pain and diarrhea frequently. Occasionally, I also notice blood in my stools. Concerned about my symptoms, I consulted my family physician and was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I want to understand what Crohn's disease is ...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine, particularly the terminal ileum. It can be distinguished on X-ray by the cobblestone appearance o...  Read Full »

My friend is 40 years old, he was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease recently. He has been experiencing recurrent abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue for two months. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My friend is 40 years old, he was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease recently. He has been experiencing recurrent abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue for two months. Could you please provide an overview of inflammatory bowel disease, including the different types (...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iciniq.com. I can understand your concern. Crohn's disease affects the entire large bowel while ulcerative colitis affects commonly the rectosigmoid region. Abdominal pains, and bloody diarrhea, are complications of colorectal cancer. The common risk factors associated with develo...  Read Full »

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