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What Causes Stomach Cramps And Diarrhea After Eating?
Question: Hi. This evening I had a isolated episode of stomach cramps and diarrhea within a few hours after eating out. There appeared to be a lot of bright red blood mixed in with my bowel movement. Just now, I went to the bathroom with mild stomach cramps (residual from the diarrhea I suppose) and the only discharge appeared to be a small amount of pinkish tissue like discharge. I did have a child 2 months ago and have had hemorrhoids and believe I also had a perianal tear at delivery. I have had a very small trace of blood when wiping periodically due to my hemorrhoids but not this type of bowel movement. What could be the cause? Should I go to an urgent care center asap to be evaluated?
Brief Answer:
No urgent care at this time!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
These symptoms are typical of food poisoning. The food you ate for some reasons is responsible for this. As you get it out through watery stools, there will be reasons to get worried. The pinkish material could be blood or related to the raspberries you ate. In either case, there is no need to rush to the hospital immediately for this. Observe only and I anticipate spontaneous resolution without the need of medical interventions. Drink much fluids to replace the loss, avoid any anti-diarrhea drugs and stay positive.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
No urgent care at this time!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
These symptoms are typical of food poisoning. The food you ate for some reasons is responsible for this. As you get it out through watery stools, there will be reasons to get worried. The pinkish material could be blood or related to the raspberries you ate. In either case, there is no need to rush to the hospital immediately for this. Observe only and I anticipate spontaneous resolution without the need of medical interventions. Drink much fluids to replace the loss, avoid any anti-diarrhea drugs and stay positive.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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