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I have floating stools, itching, and burning skin. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I have a stomach ulcer, and I went to a gastroenterologist. He examined my stomach and gave me a PPI (Protonix). Now, I have itching, burning skin, and floating stools. I think I got the ulcer after I had COVID-19 infection a month ago, and I took a lot of Naproxen Sodium. Coul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your query, I understood that you had a history of COVID-19 a month back, for which you have taken Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Naproxen Sodium. In addition, you are currently on tablet Pantoprazole, an excellent proton pump inhibitor (aci... Read Full »
I have had abdominal pain from three months. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male, and I am concerned about my health. I had an episode of possible food-borne illness, three months back. That time, I had shivers, fluttering pain in lower abdomen, fever, and high bilirubin. The symptoms have gone, except for occasional fluttering. My bilirubin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most likely, it is gastroenteritis or stomach flu. Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves the stomach and small intestine. Signs and symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, backache, lack of energy, and dehydration. H... Read Full »
Presence of white substance globbed together on my stools after having greasy food. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,After eating greasy food, the following day, I pass stool and floating on the top is a transparent white substance globbed together, my stool is not formed usually and is mostly short segments. I often go about four to five times a day, and sometimes less. I am not on any medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not look like an infection to me. Could be due to some undigested food material. However, you have mentioned that a few tests have been performed. I would like to see the report before I comment further. Read Full »
What causes constipation and floating stools?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old who weighs 165 lbs, and my height is 5 foot 4 inches. Seven years earlier, I had a fever and constipation for three straight days. The fever resolved but since then, I have abnormal bowel movements. I also had a distended liver, but that is normal now. My stools alwa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports look fine, except for the vitamin deficiencies. When the work up is not guiding us to a particular direction, then we should consider a functional disorder like irritable bowel syndrome. In IBS, there is constipation with discomfort. In such a situatio... Read Full »
Can excess gas cause floating stools?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 47 year old male. I have noticed floating stools for about two months. This may have been going on longer, but I just noticed two months ago and historically, this is not normal for me. Consistency is solid with somewhat limited quantity and more like you would expect with constipa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are consistent with malabsorption of fat and lactose intolerance. There are various causes of malabsorption and indeed lactose intolerance, pancreatic insufficiency and gallbladder dysfunction are some of the well known causes. Bloating and soft stool m... Read Full »
My stomach becomes bloated, and the abdominal pain caused by gas hurts me. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, My stomach got bloated with gas and it has been like this since then. I live a normal life, but for two weeks, symptoms like feeling fullness on eating just a small portion of food are present. Also, after a short period, I feel hungry again. It feels like the food has stuck, and I far... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the detailed history you have provided. However, before guiding you further, I want to know a few more things. Please answer the following questions - 1. Do you have a stressful life? 2. Do you smoke or drink alcoh... Read Full »
I am concerned about my square stools. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am interested in knowing what is happening in my body. I have been living with IBS most of my life. I used to go back and forth between constipation and diarrhea. Then about 10 years ago something changed in my body and I stopped getting constipation. Only about 10 percent of my mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I see you have made your mind of passing three plus stools daily as a normal routine. I understand IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a chronic condition and that can lead to altered bowel movements, but indeed, this is can fairly be controlled with effective me... Read Full »