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What Causes Lower Right Abdominal Pain And Diarrhea?
Question: I have had increasing pain in my right lower abdomen for the last 4 weeks. I have had diarrhea and loose stools practically every hour with pain and pain when I pee too. I am also having to pee more often. I am much more emotional than normal too ( crying over everything). I had a CT lower abdomen scan and my doc said it was clear. I Am getting a bit worried. Oh and I am having pain in my lower right back too.
Brief Answer:
a presence of definite intestinal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, Hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
* This is indicative of Bacterial invasion of your Intestinal tract where you will
get normal CT Abdomen .
* Associated with presence of gravels in ureter or kidney giving dysuria.
* I will require further details from your side to focus more in detail over the
issue & guide very precisely.
1. progress of symptoms - remaining same or increasing or decreasing since
beginning
2. aggravating & relieving factors of pain
3. presently any medicines for this / other ailments, took medicines since 1
month ( if taken, in details)
4. emotional after symptoms or from early age
5. consuming alcohol / smoking
6. fever / appetite status / vomiting / noticing change in weight since 1 month
7. similar abdominal problem in past also
8. sleep pattern
9. reports attachment as scanned copies if possible
10.any other information you would like to share for the same
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using HealthcareMagic and giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Awaiting your details.
Regards dear.
a presence of definite intestinal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, Hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
* This is indicative of Bacterial invasion of your Intestinal tract where you will
get normal CT Abdomen .
* Associated with presence of gravels in ureter or kidney giving dysuria.
* I will require further details from your side to focus more in detail over the
issue & guide very precisely.
1. progress of symptoms - remaining same or increasing or decreasing since
beginning
2. aggravating & relieving factors of pain
3. presently any medicines for this / other ailments, took medicines since 1
month ( if taken, in details)
4. emotional after symptoms or from early age
5. consuming alcohol / smoking
6. fever / appetite status / vomiting / noticing change in weight since 1 month
7. similar abdominal problem in past also
8. sleep pattern
9. reports attachment as scanned copies if possible
10.any other information you would like to share for the same
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using HealthcareMagic and giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Awaiting your details.
Regards dear.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you for your help and consideration Dr. XXXXXXX
Here are answers to your questions. 1) The progress of my symptoms have continued to progress. The pain is greater, and I feel very bloated in my abdomen (like I have eaten way too much, but I haven't been eating very much at all). I am still having loose stools most of the day and there is pain when I walk, pee or have a stool.
2. Going to the bathroom, standing for long times, and sometimes walking aggravates it. I haven't really found much to relieve it.
3. I haven't been taking anything for this problem. I have been trying to avoid pain relievers (like ibuprofen or aspirin). I take a lot of meds (for HBP, psoriatic arthritis, and nerve pain [I have a left leg below the knee amputation]) but the only one that has changed in the last month is I stopped taking Lisinopril+HCTZ and started taking Valsartan/HCTZ, which probably wouldn't influence this?
4. The emotional symptoms have been going on only with these symptoms.
5. I don't smoke (never have) - I do drink wine - 1-2 glasses daily
6. No fever, little appetite, no vomiting - gained about 3-4 pounds in last month (after having lost weight consistently over the last year - by eating well and exercising - still eating the same)
7. No previous abdominal problems in the past except an ovarian cyst about 7 years ago (no ovaries present).
8. Sleep pattern hasn't changed except I can't lay flat on that side because it hurts
9. I don't have any reports except my doctor said the CT scan of my abdomen showed no hernia or anything that would cause the pain I am experiencing. I am supposedly getting a referral to a gastroenterologist, but they haven't called me, and I will be out-of-town next week, and am concerned. I did have some unrelated blood work for my rheumatologist and my creatinine levels were high. He retested it yesterday and I don't know the results. Don't know if that would have anything to do with this.
10. That is about all I think that I have to share.
Forgot to mention that the pain is less when I first get up and and grows more severe as the day goes along. By 4 or 5 pm it generally ranges about an 8 on the pain scale.
Here are answers to your questions. 1) The progress of my symptoms have continued to progress. The pain is greater, and I feel very bloated in my abdomen (like I have eaten way too much, but I haven't been eating very much at all). I am still having loose stools most of the day and there is pain when I walk, pee or have a stool.
2. Going to the bathroom, standing for long times, and sometimes walking aggravates it. I haven't really found much to relieve it.
3. I haven't been taking anything for this problem. I have been trying to avoid pain relievers (like ibuprofen or aspirin). I take a lot of meds (for HBP, psoriatic arthritis, and nerve pain [I have a left leg below the knee amputation]) but the only one that has changed in the last month is I stopped taking Lisinopril+HCTZ and started taking Valsartan/HCTZ, which probably wouldn't influence this?
4. The emotional symptoms have been going on only with these symptoms.
5. I don't smoke (never have) - I do drink wine - 1-2 glasses daily
6. No fever, little appetite, no vomiting - gained about 3-4 pounds in last month (after having lost weight consistently over the last year - by eating well and exercising - still eating the same)
7. No previous abdominal problems in the past except an ovarian cyst about 7 years ago (no ovaries present).
8. Sleep pattern hasn't changed except I can't lay flat on that side because it hurts
9. I don't have any reports except my doctor said the CT scan of my abdomen showed no hernia or anything that would cause the pain I am experiencing. I am supposedly getting a referral to a gastroenterologist, but they haven't called me, and I will be out-of-town next week, and am concerned. I did have some unrelated blood work for my rheumatologist and my creatinine levels were high. He retested it yesterday and I don't know the results. Don't know if that would have anything to do with this.
10. That is about all I think that I have to share.
Forgot to mention that the pain is less when I first get up and and grows more severe as the day goes along. By 4 or 5 pm it generally ranges about an 8 on the pain scale.
Brief Answer:
small intestinal inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, Hi thanks for all the details.
* Diarrhea have 2 possibilities at a glance right now:
- Small intestinal infection as terminal ileitis / cecum inflammation / segment
IBS .
- As a rare side effect of Valsartan.
* Urinary issue:
- raised creatinine contribute to major levels.
- frequency is added due to diuretic action of HCTZ molecule.
- pain relates to gravels as mentioned previously.
* Recommendations at present:
- consume enough liquids to maintain hydration
- have small amounts of light diet with fresh yogurt at definite intervals
- balance diet with necessary nutritional ingredients
- avoid prolong fasting/overeating
- avoid stress/anxiety
- avoid alcohol totally making your intestines & kidneys weaker
- avoid all oily / spicy / non-vegetarian stuffs / beverages / high cheese content
excess ghee/butter
- Pre/probiotics help to certain extent.
- in our practice, we recommend antibiotics with Lactobacillus & antispasmodics
as per the evaluation of patient & correlation of laboratory findings.
- remain ambulatory, regular walking in fresh air, light exercises, YOGA
- Laboratory work up with - Complete blood counts, ESR, Serum Widal test
along with Ultrasound of Abdomen & Pelvis highly recommended.
- Please discuss out with your Physician regarding change in dosage or adding any
further molecules in concern with current creatinine levels & clinical condition
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you fast recovery from the same.
Welcome for any further assistance.
Regards dear
Take care.
small intestinal inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, Hi thanks for all the details.
* Diarrhea have 2 possibilities at a glance right now:
- Small intestinal infection as terminal ileitis / cecum inflammation / segment
IBS .
- As a rare side effect of Valsartan.
* Urinary issue:
- raised creatinine contribute to major levels.
- frequency is added due to diuretic action of HCTZ molecule.
- pain relates to gravels as mentioned previously.
* Recommendations at present:
- consume enough liquids to maintain hydration
- have small amounts of light diet with fresh yogurt at definite intervals
- balance diet with necessary nutritional ingredients
- avoid prolong fasting/overeating
- avoid stress/anxiety
- avoid alcohol totally making your intestines & kidneys weaker
- avoid all oily / spicy / non-vegetarian stuffs / beverages / high cheese content
excess ghee/butter
- Pre/probiotics help to certain extent.
- in our practice, we recommend antibiotics with Lactobacillus & antispasmodics
as per the evaluation of patient & correlation of laboratory findings.
- remain ambulatory, regular walking in fresh air, light exercises, YOGA
- Laboratory work up with - Complete blood counts, ESR, Serum Widal test
along with Ultrasound of Abdomen & Pelvis highly recommended.
- Please discuss out with your Physician regarding change in dosage or adding any
further molecules in concern with current creatinine levels & clinical condition
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you fast recovery from the same.
Welcome for any further assistance.
Regards dear
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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