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Suggest Treatment For Loose Stools And Pulsating Shocks From Left Abdomen
Question: Three doctors from HCM provide the following preliminary diagnosis for my symptoms: IBM or Coliac Disease.
I have had more than 2 bowel movements daily. My stools are loose (not diarrhea-like), grainy, or XXXXXXX I have had pulsating shocks from my left abdomen, up to my shoulder and head. I have seen mucus in my stool. I rarely felt the need to have a bowel movement, except when my stomach starts to create excessive amount of gas that travel from left to right, and hurt a bit. For the last five days, I have stop eating certain food that contain gluten. Up to now, I haven't seen any improvement. I want to be patient but my symptoms seem to get worse day after day. I will schedule a visit with my gastroenterologist or family doctor soon to get, at least, a routine stool test performed. What can I do? Help.
I have had more than 2 bowel movements daily. My stools are loose (not diarrhea-like), grainy, or XXXXXXX I have had pulsating shocks from my left abdomen, up to my shoulder and head. I have seen mucus in my stool. I rarely felt the need to have a bowel movement, except when my stomach starts to create excessive amount of gas that travel from left to right, and hurt a bit. For the last five days, I have stop eating certain food that contain gluten. Up to now, I haven't seen any improvement. I want to be patient but my symptoms seem to get worse day after day. I will schedule a visit with my gastroenterologist or family doctor soon to get, at least, a routine stool test performed. What can I do? Help.
Brief Answer:
may need steroids
Detailed Answer:
It is a good idea to meet the gastroenterologist.
Best to have a colonoscopy and usg of the abdomen as well.
Its good that you have taken dietary measures.
It may still take 2-3 months to show effect.
You may also need steroidal support.
Best meet the gastroenterologist who can confirm with colonoscopy.
best of luck
may need steroids
Detailed Answer:
It is a good idea to meet the gastroenterologist.
Best to have a colonoscopy and usg of the abdomen as well.
Its good that you have taken dietary measures.
It may still take 2-3 months to show effect.
You may also need steroidal support.
Best meet the gastroenterologist who can confirm with colonoscopy.
best of luck
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had had a colonoscopy done about a year ago, and what is a usg of the abdomen? Can the thyroid medication have an effect as well? I have been taking a thyroid med with empty stomach in the morning. Is there any other way to take thyroid med beside empty stomach? And why the need for steroids?
Brief Answer:
specific answers
Detailed Answer:
hi
1. usg is the ultrasound of the abdomen.
2. thyroid medicines may have effect for sure
3. yes, thyroid medicines are best effective when taken on empty stomach
4. some intestinal conditions are autoimmune. these may need steroids to give a more effective cover- steroidal suppository to be exact- something like mesacol
specific answers
Detailed Answer:
hi
1. usg is the ultrasound of the abdomen.
2. thyroid medicines may have effect for sure
3. yes, thyroid medicines are best effective when taken on empty stomach
4. some intestinal conditions are autoimmune. these may need steroids to give a more effective cover- steroidal suppository to be exact- something like mesacol
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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