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I Am Having Bad Lower Stomach And Lower Back Pain
Question: I am having bad lower stomach and lower back pain. I have also had diarrhea. what would cause this?
Brief Answer:
Acute gastroenteritis usually viral but may be bacterial.
Detailed Answer:
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Have seen your details.
Most likely you are having acute gastroenteritis.
Acute gastroenteritis causes inflammation in intestines therefore every moment of intestine would cause pain or spasm.As intestines are inflamed large amount of mucous would be secreted along with improper water absorption causing stools to be watery.
Most of the times its a self limiting condition caused by virus though if fluid resuscitation is not proper it could even lead to condition like shock.
So what i would suggest you is to get Electral/ORS solution from local store/pharmacy and give him at least 200ml after every motion.
Tab imodium 4mg thrice daily to stop stools.Its over the counter.Things would be much better after 2nd dose.
Any probiotic can be taken twice daily.
Back pain is due to electrolyte disbalance.
Till now its was all over the counter.
If you can manage get a prescription for him-
Cefiximine 200mg twice daily
Metronidazole 400mg thrice daily(would cover bacteria and protozoans also).
Keep a watch on blood pressure and pulse.
If pulse is more then 110/minute or Upper blood pressure is less then 100mm of hg shift to the nearest emergency room.
Regards.
Acute gastroenteritis usually viral but may be bacterial.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query my dear patient,
Have seen your details.
Most likely you are having acute gastroenteritis.
Acute gastroenteritis causes inflammation in intestines therefore every moment of intestine would cause pain or spasm.As intestines are inflamed large amount of mucous would be secreted along with improper water absorption causing stools to be watery.
Most of the times its a self limiting condition caused by virus though if fluid resuscitation is not proper it could even lead to condition like shock.
So what i would suggest you is to get Electral/ORS solution from local store/pharmacy and give him at least 200ml after every motion.
Tab imodium 4mg thrice daily to stop stools.Its over the counter.Things would be much better after 2nd dose.
Any probiotic can be taken twice daily.
Back pain is due to electrolyte disbalance.
Till now its was all over the counter.
If you can manage get a prescription for him-
Cefiximine 200mg twice daily
Metronidazole 400mg thrice daily(would cover bacteria and protozoans also).
Keep a watch on blood pressure and pulse.
If pulse is more then 110/minute or Upper blood pressure is less then 100mm of hg shift to the nearest emergency room.
Regards.
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