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Yesterday Around 3:30pm I Developed Real Bad Stomach Cramps And
Question: yesterday around 3:30pm I developed real bad stomach cramps and had too go to the bathroom. what I thought would be a regular bowl movement was all of a sudden diarrhea. i began to feel very faint. i went and layed down and within minutes I had to go again and this time it was all blood. besides having really bad cramping and bleeding still right now I don't know what to do. because of what's going on in theworld right now I really don't want to go too the ER. is there anything I can do at home? is there anything I can take for the cramping? it is very bad. thank you
Brief Answer:
It is due to Infection of the Gut
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The abdominal cramping associated with diarrhoea and blood in stools is due to Dysentery.It occurs due to contaminated food or water.
I prescribe Antibiotics like Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily, Metronidazole 400mg thrice daily,a PRE and PROBIOTIC capsule twice daily after food to my patients with similar complaints.ORS(Oral rehydration solution) should be taken regularly.Plenty of liquids should be taken.
It will take 2 to 3 days for complete control.
If there is no response or if you are feeling weak,you should immediately go to ER.Loss of fluid through stool can lead to severe complications and is dangerous too.You will be given Fluids Intravenously there.Antibiotucs will also be given Intravenously there.
Please take care of the food and water that you are taking.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards
It is due to Infection of the Gut
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The abdominal cramping associated with diarrhoea and blood in stools is due to Dysentery.It occurs due to contaminated food or water.
I prescribe Antibiotics like Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily, Metronidazole 400mg thrice daily,a PRE and PROBIOTIC capsule twice daily after food to my patients with similar complaints.ORS(Oral rehydration solution) should be taken regularly.Plenty of liquids should be taken.
It will take 2 to 3 days for complete control.
If there is no response or if you are feeling weak,you should immediately go to ER.Loss of fluid through stool can lead to severe complications and is dangerous too.You will be given Fluids Intravenously there.Antibiotucs will also be given Intravenously there.
Please take care of the food and water that you are taking.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you so much. Stay safe
I do have one more question. Until I can get antibiotics from my Dr is there anything else I can take for the cramping?
Brief Answer:
Thank you for your response
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As your present condition is due to Infection of the Gut, Antibiotics are essential and compulsory.The response will be fast and effective.
Antispasmodic tablet containing Dicyclomine can help temporarily to relieve cramps.But,it has no action on the Bacteria or parasite.
Please don't try any other medicine.
If you are feeling weak, it's better to go to ER.
Regards
Thank you for your response
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As your present condition is due to Infection of the Gut, Antibiotics are essential and compulsory.The response will be fast and effective.
Antispasmodic tablet containing Dicyclomine can help temporarily to relieve cramps.But,it has no action on the Bacteria or parasite.
Please don't try any other medicine.
If you are feeling weak, it's better to go to ER.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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