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What Causes Blood In Stool, Pain In Lower Back And Stomach?
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I have found blood two times in the toilet and I started TO TAKE THESE MEDICATIONS RECENTLY ; APO-CYCLOBENZAPRINE,SDZ-OXYCODONE ACET, METRONIDAAAZOLE, APO-ESCITALOPRAM.i HAVE MULTIPLE HEALTH PROBLEMS AND JUST GOT OF THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE I HAD DIZZINESS AND BURRED VISION , HEART PROBLEMS AND WAS DEHYDRATED AND MY SODIUM BOTTOM OUT. I HAVE FLUID AROUND MY HEART FOR OVER THREE YEARS. I NEED HELP. . WHAT MEDS SHOULD I STOP TAKING IF ANY AND WHAT MIGHT BE HAVING PAINS IN THE LOWER BACK ,SIDES,STOMACHE?
I have found blood two times in the toilet and I started TO TAKE THESE MEDICATIONS RECENTLY ; APO-CYCLOBENZAPRINE,SDZ-OXYCODONE ACET, METRONIDAAAZOLE, APO-ESCITALOPRAM.i HAVE MULTIPLE HEALTH PROBLEMS AND JUST GOT OF THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE I HAD DIZZINESS AND BURRED VISION , HEART PROBLEMS AND WAS DEHYDRATED AND MY SODIUM BOTTOM OUT. I HAVE FLUID AROUND MY HEART FOR OVER THREE YEARS. I NEED HELP. . WHAT MEDS SHOULD I STOP TAKING IF ANY AND WHAT MIGHT BE HAVING PAINS IN THE LOWER BACK ,SIDES,STOMACHE?
Brief Answer:
Need following info first
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history and meds you are currently taking carefully and I need further details :
- have you been having constipation recently?
- have you noticed any lump around the anal area (hemorrhoids )?
Before telling it's from the meds, I need to have these info first.
Thank you
Dr.Albana
Need following info first
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history and meds you are currently taking carefully and I need further details :
- have you been having constipation recently?
- have you noticed any lump around the anal area (hemorrhoids )?
Before telling it's from the meds, I need to have these info first.
Thank you
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't have hemorids and not constipated having regular bowel movements.
I feel sick all the time and tired. I just don't know what to do can you please give me advice.
meds I am on(I feel you need this info too);
Puffers ALVESCO WAS ADVAIR ANDSALVENT, DIVALPROEX SODIUM 500 MG(2X),ROSUVASTIN CALCIUM 10MG(1X),OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE 5MG(3X),SPIRONOLACTONE XXXXXXX 100MG(1X), CHLORPROMAZINE HCL XXXXXXX 25MG(5 PILLS PR DAY), PANTOPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM TECTA EC 40MG(2X), DOMPERIDONE MELEATE MAR- 10MG (3X), DOSCUATE CALCIUM PMS 240MG(2 PILLS 2X DAILY), RISPERIDONE PMS 1MG 3 PILLS A DAY, DICLOFENAC SODIUM/MISOPROSTAOL CO-DICLO 75-0.2MG(2X)CARBAMAZEPRINE TARIO IR 200MG(2X), BUPROPION HCL,SDZ SR 150MG(2X). I TAKE VIT D 1000IU(5X),I AM DIABETIC DIET CONTROL TYPE 2, VERY OFF BALANCE,
I feel sick all the time and tired. I just don't know what to do can you please give me advice.
meds I am on(I feel you need this info too);
Puffers ALVESCO WAS ADVAIR ANDSALVENT, DIVALPROEX SODIUM 500 MG(2X),ROSUVASTIN CALCIUM 10MG(1X),OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE 5MG(3X),SPIRONOLACTONE XXXXXXX 100MG(1X), CHLORPROMAZINE HCL XXXXXXX 25MG(5 PILLS PR DAY), PANTOPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM TECTA EC 40MG(2X), DOMPERIDONE MELEATE MAR- 10MG (3X), DOSCUATE CALCIUM PMS 240MG(2 PILLS 2X DAILY), RISPERIDONE PMS 1MG 3 PILLS A DAY, DICLOFENAC SODIUM/MISOPROSTAOL CO-DICLO 75-0.2MG(2X)CARBAMAZEPRINE TARIO IR 200MG(2X), BUPROPION HCL,SDZ SR 150MG(2X). I TAKE VIT D 1000IU(5X),I AM DIABETIC DIET CONTROL TYPE 2, VERY OFF BALANCE,
Brief Answer:
Explained below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXX,
Thank you for providing the requested info.
1. Overall, all the meds you are using if taken altogether and the health problems you have been diagnosed so far, they will cause the general not well feeling you have.
2. Rosuvastatin you take to lower cholesterol is known to have tiredness and fatigue and muscle cramps as possible side effects. You can discuss with the doctor who prescribed to you if the benefits you get when taking it will overcome its side effects.
3. Spironolactone is a diuretic pill and might cause electrolytes imbalance (sodium bottom out) for which you are taking replacement treatment.
4. Diabetes is also causing the general not-well feeling together with feeling sick and tired all the time.
5. The fluids around your heart (pericardium) are altering the work of your heart, thus, contributing to your actual health problems too.
6. Now, coming to the blood you noticed in the toilet, there are 2 possibilities:
- if the blood is fresh and you notice all the time, then, it is from your rectum/anus. Any laceration during the passing of hard stool might cause bleeding.
- if the blood is not fresh or mixed with the fecal mass, then, further investigations (including colonoscopy) are advised to rule out other colon problems (e.g. inflammation, polyps or masses, etc.)
For the moment, I advise to :
- keep diabetes under control
- take multivitamins/mineral supplementation as advised
- increase fluids intake especially water
All the best!
Dr.Albana
Explained below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXX,
Thank you for providing the requested info.
1. Overall, all the meds you are using if taken altogether and the health problems you have been diagnosed so far, they will cause the general not well feeling you have.
2. Rosuvastatin you take to lower cholesterol is known to have tiredness and fatigue and muscle cramps as possible side effects. You can discuss with the doctor who prescribed to you if the benefits you get when taking it will overcome its side effects.
3. Spironolactone is a diuretic pill and might cause electrolytes imbalance (sodium bottom out) for which you are taking replacement treatment.
4. Diabetes is also causing the general not-well feeling together with feeling sick and tired all the time.
5. The fluids around your heart (pericardium) are altering the work of your heart, thus, contributing to your actual health problems too.
6. Now, coming to the blood you noticed in the toilet, there are 2 possibilities:
- if the blood is fresh and you notice all the time, then, it is from your rectum/anus. Any laceration during the passing of hard stool might cause bleeding.
- if the blood is not fresh or mixed with the fecal mass, then, further investigations (including colonoscopy) are advised to rule out other colon problems (e.g. inflammation, polyps or masses, etc.)
For the moment, I advise to :
- keep diabetes under control
- take multivitamins/mineral supplementation as advised
- increase fluids intake especially water
All the best!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is there a diuretic that doesn't cause electrolytes imbalance?
I had to cut back influids beause I drink too much water bottles when I cut bback it stop the dizziness a lot.now I can walk and see better. I take water bottles with me at all times. Lack of fluids isn't the problem.
My blood sugar only go down when it is meal times which is normal. They have been normal for over 8 years. I control my sugars well.
Is there something to do with the fliud around my heart like see a specialist to make it go away. the fliud pill hasn't got rid of it. I've had it the problem for four years. Ill get my doctor to check my cholesterol level and see about going off it the cramps started about time I was put on it.
I am on low carbs low fat diet and I used to weight 300lbs. I eat mostly meat and salads diet. I eat very healthy. I hate pastas and don't eat them or very little. I love vegetables and all kind of meats. Close to an Astkin's Diet. What else can be done. Don't you think that I'm on too much meds?
I bleed sometimes through my vaginia. My ex. punch me where it hurts. Had menopause early'
I had to cut back influids beause I drink too much water bottles when I cut bback it stop the dizziness a lot.now I can walk and see better. I take water bottles with me at all times. Lack of fluids isn't the problem.
My blood sugar only go down when it is meal times which is normal. They have been normal for over 8 years. I control my sugars well.
Is there something to do with the fliud around my heart like see a specialist to make it go away. the fliud pill hasn't got rid of it. I've had it the problem for four years. Ill get my doctor to check my cholesterol level and see about going off it the cramps started about time I was put on it.
I am on low carbs low fat diet and I used to weight 300lbs. I eat mostly meat and salads diet. I eat very healthy. I hate pastas and don't eat them or very little. I love vegetables and all kind of meats. Close to an Astkin's Diet. What else can be done. Don't you think that I'm on too much meds?
I bleed sometimes through my vaginia. My ex. punch me where it hurts. Had menopause early'
Brief Answer:
detailed below
Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,
Sorry for the late reply due to my XXXXXXX clinical consultations.
Indeed, you have multiple health problems causing actual symptoms.
Spironolactone is among of diuretics causing less electrolyte imbalance. But as it is inducing diuresis, you will need fluids replacement.
With regards to presence of pericardial fluids, should have a look at the tests reports first to understand the underlying problems first. Once again, diuretic you are taking will help clear up that fluid.
It is true that you are taking many meds but they are necessary to resolve your actual health problems. Once they get better, you can cut any of these meds off.
Vaginal bleeding at your age and outside the menses might be due to trauma or infection. If none of them, other abnormal pathologies to be ruled out then.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
detailed below
Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,
Sorry for the late reply due to my XXXXXXX clinical consultations.
Indeed, you have multiple health problems causing actual symptoms.
Spironolactone is among of diuretics causing less electrolyte imbalance. But as it is inducing diuresis, you will need fluids replacement.
With regards to presence of pericardial fluids, should have a look at the tests reports first to understand the underlying problems first. Once again, diuretic you are taking will help clear up that fluid.
It is true that you are taking many meds but they are necessary to resolve your actual health problems. Once they get better, you can cut any of these meds off.
Vaginal bleeding at your age and outside the menses might be due to trauma or infection. If none of them, other abnormal pathologies to be ruled out then.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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