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Can You Advice As To What Is Going On I Have Been Diagnosed With Gall Stones?
Question: I have been diagnosed with gall stones after sufferng from pain in my tummy for about 4/5 weeks. When this started I also got diarrhoea and constipation with yellow stools, I still have constipation and diarhoea but yellow stools are away. Are these all connected. If these are not connected do you have an idea what could be causing this. I have had blood tests completed of liver, kidneys which will all fine. I also have been tested for coleaic disease which was negative. I am low in Iron although I think this is due to heavy periods as I am in priemenopause. My diet has been poor lately could this be causing consitpation as I am low in B12. I have been under severe stress as well. Could these all be a factor. I had a examination of back passage and nothing was found. My tummy was also checked for lumps and nothing was found. I am going to a colonscopy in a few weeks. However I would welcome your advice as to what is going on.
Brief Answer:
The symptoms are related to gallstones
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to gallstones.
Gallstones can cause changes in digestion and bowel movements.
They can cause diarrhoea and yellow stools.
The treatment can be done through medications or surgery depending on the size of gallstones.
Meanwhile,I suggest using spasmolytic medications to relieve the pain.
I also recommend to take a vitamin B12 and iron supplement.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
The symptoms are related to gallstones
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to gallstones.
Gallstones can cause changes in digestion and bowel movements.
They can cause diarrhoea and yellow stools.
The treatment can be done through medications or surgery depending on the size of gallstones.
Meanwhile,I suggest using spasmolytic medications to relieve the pain.
I also recommend to take a vitamin B12 and iron supplement.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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