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How Can Slight Bleeding During A Bowel Movement And Diverticulitis Of The Large Intestine While On Meloxicam Be Treated?
Question: Good Morning I was diagnosis with diverticulitis of the large intestine and was taking Meloxicam for the past 7 days and after having a bowel movement the tissue had blood on it this morning.
Brief Answer:
stop further intake of Meloxicam.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
* Meloxicam is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug, which is known to give rise to
gastro intestinal bleed in form of blood in stool as its side effect.
* As per my clinical experience, my recommendations at present
- Stop further intake of Meloxicam.
- Drink plenty of liquids.
- Consume diet with least amount of spices, dairy fat, oil.
- Observe stool color for next 48 hours.
- Avoid smoking or alcohol if consuming.
* In case of pain relief requirement, can take tablet paracetamol after meals safely (which I recommend not to consume in a pain scale of below 4).
* Follow up after 2 days or early as per the need.
Wish you fine recovery.
Take care.
Regards
stop further intake of Meloxicam.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
* Meloxicam is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug, which is known to give rise to
gastro intestinal bleed in form of blood in stool as its side effect.
* As per my clinical experience, my recommendations at present
- Stop further intake of Meloxicam.
- Drink plenty of liquids.
- Consume diet with least amount of spices, dairy fat, oil.
- Observe stool color for next 48 hours.
- Avoid smoking or alcohol if consuming.
* In case of pain relief requirement, can take tablet paracetamol after meals safely (which I recommend not to consume in a pain scale of below 4).
* Follow up after 2 days or early as per the need.
Wish you fine recovery.
Take care.
Regards
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