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Query: Hello doctor,I have been almost having liquid stool since early morning. It started as yellow to almost transparent and some flaky chunks have also been observed. Also, I tried to drink lots of water to replace my liquid loss. But due to my constant vomiting that has not been working out. Whenever I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You have an infection causing diarrhea. I suggest you take the following medicines: Take tablet Ofloxacin (anhydrous lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose) 200 mg Ornidazole (5-nitroimidazole), twice daily for five days a... Read Full »
Why are there body pain and loose stools even after taking medication for vitamin D deficiency?
Query: Hello doctor, I found I am vitamin D deficient for the past five months. My vitamin D3 level was 7.04 (too low). So the doctor prescribed DV 60K once a week for two months and then once in a month. I am having this medicine for three months. I was fine and had no pain. Now already I took 15 pi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See muscle pain or joint pains, watery motions are some of the side effects of vitamin D. These symptoms can also be seen in thyroid problems or diabetes. You have mentioned that your blood reports are fine, but have you been tested for thyroid and diabetes? No, definit... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a remedy for bloating, gas, and loose stools.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43-year-old woman with symptoms of gas, major stomach bloating and loose stools for the past three days. I started to take Azee 500 two days ago because that is what I had at home but it has not resolved yet. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have acute gastroenteritis and Azee (Azithromycin) will not help. You need to start Ciprofloxacin Tinidazole (Ciplox TZ) combination in morning and evening for three days and PPI (proton pump inhibitor) like Pantop-D (Pantoprazole and Domperidone) before breakfas... Read Full »
My daughter is experiencing abdominal pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 3.6 years old daughter, who weighs 10.5 kg. She is very thin and not a foodie. She is hyperactive when she is well. Sometimes, she complains of pain in the abdomen. It is going on from 1 to 2 months. The doctor advised getting an ultrasonography. She has been complaining o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the detailed history of your child and the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) too. Most of the findings in the reports seem normal. Except some like ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), lymphocytes, CRP (c-reactive protei... Read Full »
What medicine can help relieve pain and loose motions?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from pain and loose motions since morning but at present, the frequency of loose motion has increased. Please advise us medicines for instant relief. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are most likely suffering from a case of gastroenteritis. Probable cause of loose motion may be food poisoning. You need to take ORS (oral rehydration salt) saline to stay hydrated and to keep your electrolytes in check. Please take it as per the instruction on t... Read Full »
Why is there a presence of starch in the stool?
Query: Hi doctor, We had a stool test for my 2.5 year old daughter. The result reported presence of starch granules in the stool and the stool pH is acidic 6. What does it mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. I would be more interested in knowing the complaints of your daughter and the symptoms rather than the report findings..... 2. By seeing the stool report, I can just guess that your baby is suffering from loose stools. 3. Since you have asked particularly about ... Read Full »
I have constant diarrhea, nothing stays in my stomach. Please help
Query: Hello doctor,I feel I have diarrhea and dysentery, nothing stays in my stomach. Whatever I eat, in the form of watery stool and the pain in the stomach becomes unbearable. Along with watery stool, some mucus kind comes out. I had gone to the loo many times a day which I feel is very dangerous becaus... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. You seem to be having bacterial or viral diarrhea, the best way to know this is through stool culture. Otherwise, you could take oral antibiotics such as Norfloxacin - Tinidazole (the one you are taking) or a different qu... Read Full »
My periods are delayed, and I have weird symptoms. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female. My periods were due on the 17th and today is the 23rd. I have still not got my periods. I have a very weird taste in my mouth. I have mood swings. I am passing urine frequently. My poop is very liquid. All this is happening with me from the past three days. P... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you experienced delayed periods ever before? Is there any history of sexual contact? If there is no such history, then once or twice in a year your periods might get delayed or disturbed. If you do not get your periods after a few days and there is no history of... Read Full »
I got hit in the stomach, causing diarrhea. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I hit my stomach with a doorknob pretty bad, and it hurts. I now have diarrhea too. I have to fly for 15 hours in some time. Should I be worried? Read Full »
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I do not think being hit by a doorknob has anything to do with diarrhea. Do you have any associated pain or bruising in the affected area? If you do not have recurrent loose stools, then nothing has to be done. But i... Read Full »
How to treat my stomach pain and loose motion?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having stomach pain for the last two days with loose motions. I took medicine to control loose motions. But, I am using bathroom for every four to five hours. I feel some heavy pain in stomach and feels like going bathroom. The motion is not loose and not regular too. It is dark and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are currently experiencing a troublesome health issue, and I'm sorry to hear that. However, there is no need to worry as with proper care and lifestyle changes, you can recover soon. I recommend consulting your local physician and requesting a presc... Read Full »