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How Can Chronic Stomach Diarrhea With Weight Loss Be Treated?

Ok, I m a 28 yr. old female and have had probably 12 minor (in house procedures) and 2 outpatient surgeries for a mis-diagnosed fistula. (Started about 5 years ago). Then about 3 yrs ago started having a stomach issue involving chronic diarreah. I ve recently dropped to 97 lbs. I take 50,000 mgs of vitamin D a week and B12 because my body isn t retaining any nutrients. It is becoming life cripling for me, especially without the medication Lomotil. I ve had a colonoscopy, endoscopy, which ruled out Celiacs, however, they are leaning tward Chron s because of the fistulas. But haven t been able to diagnose. I have no insurance and am paying everything off to 4 different hospitals and am at my end. I have proof and can tell you between the blood tests and stool samples, they haven t found anything. I continue to have everything I eat hate me, and I eat well. Veggies, fruit, good meals, etc. If there is any advice you can give me I would apprecieate it. Thank you! -Emily
Fri, 23 Nov 2018
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

* Chronic diarrhoea with weight loss indicate significant inflammatory issue which can be IBS or others.

On occasions, micro disturbances with gut flora may not be detectable with colonoscopy, but it is the clinical features will decide most of the instances diagnosis.

* In my clinic, I recommend stool microscopy for detailed evaluation of certain infections and further management in accordance to that.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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How Can Chronic Stomach Diarrhea With Weight Loss Be Treated?

Hi, * Chronic diarrhoea with weight loss indicate significant inflammatory issue which can be IBS or others. On occasions, micro disturbances with gut flora may not be detectable with colonoscopy, but it is the clinical features will decide most of the instances diagnosis. * In my clinic, I recommend stool microscopy for detailed evaluation of certain infections and further management in accordance to that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon