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Q: Diarrhea with abdominal pain and cramps

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 22nd, 2009

I've had Diarrhoea for 3 weeks now.

I've lost over a stone in weight in this time i'm 22, 5"4 now under 8 stone

Been to the doctors twice had blood test and stool sample done both came back as normal. Was put on Loperamide (Imodium) to try to stop Diarrhoea had to take 14 before any affect then became Constipated, stopped taking Diarrhoea came back straight away, decided Diarrhoea is better than constipation as get some relief from abdominal cramps rather than none.

Abdominal pain and cramps really bad most the day/night spent doubled over. Worse when lie down or go from lieing to sitting or standing.

Feel so weak no energy all i can do is sleep. Guess could be dehydrated don't really know the symptoms struggling to eat and drink and don't keep anything inside very long.

Other symptoms include Nausea, Shakes, one minute really cold then hot, yellow stools

Dont know how much more I can take please help

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on May 22nd, 2009

Digestive and Bowel Disorders Answer A6642

You should see a GI physician as soon as possible to rule-out infectious colitis and (less likely) inflammatory bowel disease.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

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