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Mucus In Stools, Swollen Abdomen And Leg Cramps. Suggest Treatment
Question: I have mucus with stains of what looks like pinkish blood along with generally small stools, swollen or bloated abdomen, rectal gas just before generally, but not always, bowel movements. I am tired, and not hungry except at night. I am very sensitive to temperature changes, especially cooler, but I am an otherwise very healthy 78 year old woman. I do not have headaches, but I do have some leg cramps. I garden, swim in a lake and travel in tropical countries. I also have a numb area of skin across one breast on one side and along the side of my trunk, (same saide) Nothing "cures" it, but fungal medication seemed to help as did vinegar and tea tree oil, but while ethe sensitivity decreased, the numbness remains. There is a little tingly feeling at times, but there is nothing visibly wrong.
Brief Answer:
Problems are curable with appropriate treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mrs. XXXX,
Good Day to you.
Thanks for your query. I fully appreciate your concerns.
* The gas, mucus/blood-stained stools may be due to either
- intestinal protozoal/H.pylori infection (contacted during last travel to a tropical country) . An adequate course of anti-microbials + Probiotics will help.
- Irritable bowels or Inflammatory Bowel Disease - which can be excluded/confirmed by Colonoscopy.
* Tiredness, intolerance to cold and, presence of cramps are apparently due to "under-corrected" hypothyroid state. Increase in thyroid medication, under your doctor's supervision, will definitely relieve these symptoms.
* Numbness (one sided) and leg cramps are most probably due to Vitamin B12 deficiency. It will be relieved with high doses (1500 microgram) of Vitamin B12 regularly.
You may therefore discuss the matters with your doctor, who will know what course of action would be best for you. He will prescribe most appropriate drugs for the conditions mentioned above.
If there are further clarifications, I will be happy to answer.
Have a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. R Karanwal
Problems are curable with appropriate treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mrs. XXXX,
Good Day to you.
Thanks for your query. I fully appreciate your concerns.
* The gas, mucus/blood-stained stools may be due to either
- intestinal protozoal/H.pylori infection (contacted during last travel to a tropical country) . An adequate course of anti-microbials + Probiotics will help.
- Irritable bowels or Inflammatory Bowel Disease - which can be excluded/confirmed by Colonoscopy.
* Tiredness, intolerance to cold and, presence of cramps are apparently due to "under-corrected" hypothyroid state. Increase in thyroid medication, under your doctor's supervision, will definitely relieve these symptoms.
* Numbness (one sided) and leg cramps are most probably due to Vitamin B12 deficiency. It will be relieved with high doses (1500 microgram) of Vitamin B12 regularly.
You may therefore discuss the matters with your doctor, who will know what course of action would be best for you. He will prescribe most appropriate drugs for the conditions mentioned above.
If there are further clarifications, I will be happy to answer.
Have a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. R Karanwal
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