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Having Abdominal Pain And Diarrhea. Taking Imodium. Looking For Solution

Posted on Mon, 27 May 2013

Question: My wife (37 yrs old) developed severe abdominal pain while walking outside today. She has severe diarrhea made better by taking imodium. She is now crampy and in a great deal of pain. Moving makes the pain worse. Lying still seems to help make it better. She has eaten only gatorade, jello and saltine crackers since this developed

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.

Since it is an acute onset on pain, I would advice an early medical attention. You can take her to her doctor or ER.

Though the crampy pain could be due to gut infection which may be also responsible for the diarrhea, the prudent thing to do is get her examined immediately.

I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (22 hours later)

Shortly after my original inquiry to you, and before the response arrived, the bleeding got worse so I took her to the closest ER (we live in a rural area, closest is about 25 miles). She is currently under the care of a doctor and will remain hospitalized for probably one more day before being released.

Thank you for your help, XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

I wish her a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar