What Causes Stomach Upset And Abdominal Pain?

Posted on Thu, 30 Mar 2017

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Question : Hi. I have stomach upset. Loosemotions and cramps. Constant discomfort and pain. Please suggest some medications. Bowel movement around 3 times a day at least. This stomach upset gas been there for around a month. But it gets better on its own. This is the first time i am experiencing stomach ache, cramps.

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Requires few more details related,

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,

I have gone through your query,

Before I could guide further with the proper line of management, I would like to know few more details related:

- how long since you have been having these symptoms?
- do you have any associated fever, vomiting, nausea?
- do you experience any alterations in bowel movements?
- are you on any other medications?

Kindly revert back with your answers,

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Remy Koshy (7 minutes later)

I have been having these symptoms since yesterday. No fever. But a little nausea. My bowel movements have been always irregular. I go once in the morning and mostly once after lunch. But sometimes i go more than that. Not on any other medications.

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below..

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Thanks for writing back,

From the description you have provided, your symptoms point to gastroenteritis. I would suggest you to do the following:

Since you have not had any episodes of vomiting, but only loose stools, I would not advice you to start on antibiotics as of now.

- Take Cap. Pan- D once daily for 7 days half an hour before food.

- T. SPORLAC twice daily for 5 days, this is a probiotic which will help in the growth of good bacteria thereby ensuring better immunity.

- Keep yourself hydrated. Consume clean vegetables and fruits. Avoid anything spicy and oily.

- If at all you seem to have repeated bouts of loose stools that is more than 4-5 times a day, I would suggest you to take T. ENUF once or as an when needed. It should not go more than 3 tabs a day.

This should help you resolve your present symptoms.

I hope I have answered to your query,

Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy