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What Causes Diarrhea, Light Brown Stool, Weight Loss And Testicular Pain?
Question: It started with diarrhea for several days. That subsided with a change in diet to more bland and less fatty food, but I still have indigestion, gas, and now testicular pain. My poop has been light brown, long and thin, about thumb width. Over the past 2 weeks I've lost about 8 pounds.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read carefully all your concerns and I understood your query.
You are reporting to have diarrhea, light brown stool and loose weight, indigestion.
Till now your symptoms seems to be related with gastrointestinal viral infection
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend to :
- use plenty of water
- use probiotics OTC, hydramine.
- use simethicone to get relieve from gas
- use fresh fruits juce, vegetables
- use rise and yogurt
- continue to avoid fatty and sugar foods.
If the symptoms persist more than 3 weeks than I suggest to do :
- abdominal ultrasound to evaluate pancreas and gallbladder.
- fecal culture exam
- blood work
Wish you all the best!
Dr.Klerida
Please follow....
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read carefully all your concerns and I understood your query.
You are reporting to have diarrhea, light brown stool and loose weight, indigestion.
Till now your symptoms seems to be related with gastrointestinal viral infection
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend to :
- use plenty of water
- use probiotics OTC, hydramine.
- use simethicone to get relieve from gas
- use fresh fruits juce, vegetables
- use rise and yogurt
- continue to avoid fatty and sugar foods.
If the symptoms persist more than 3 weeks than I suggest to do :
- abdominal ultrasound to evaluate pancreas and gallbladder.
- fecal culture exam
- blood work
Wish you all the best!
Dr.Klerida
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