Suggest Treatment While Alternating Between Constipation And Diarrhea

Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2017

Question: I am having constipation and diarrhea at the same time and pain in my lower bowel area especially on the right side could it be something i ate this has gone on for 2 days and i have been in bed mist of the time i
have lost my energy
the Bowel movement is w very watery and has pieces of pizza in it one o that i had eaten 1 1/2 days i have my my appendix could it be that of the pain?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible viral gastrointestinal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

I don't think its something you have eaten because in general you would react by vomiting the first day and then diarrhea.
This type of presenting is most probably because of a viral gastrointestinal infection. You may have diarrhea for about 5-7 days.
Drinking plenty of fluids its very important during these days. Also a diet with Banana, apple, yogurt and rice soup its recommended because they have the components you are losing with diarrhea. Avoid milk because it would make the diarrhea worse.
Take a probiotic so it will help the bowel be better faster.
The pain may be from the diarrhea, but if it doesn't stop and gets worse you will need to go to the ER and have it examined. I would not be concerned though because appendicitis present itself with constipation and nausea more then with diarrhea.

If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

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