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Suggest Treatment For Loss Of Appetite And Severe Stomach Cramps
IBS, or something similar? Twice this month I ve experienced a sudden decrease in appetite, followed by really bad stomach cramps (similar to period cramps), then *extreme* urgency to get to a restroom. Then as I went it progressicly got more and more watery until it was just clearish mucus with no smell. (All these symptoms would occur all within less than half an hour) These incidents happened about 3 weeks apart I ve had no recent change in diet I m 17, female Trying to avoid a doctor visit if this is nothing serious (no insurance)
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
Stomach cramps and loss of appetite with watery motions could be due to gastroenteritis or irritable bowel syndorme or Helicobacter pylori infection which is not a serious problem but should be given urgent medical attention.
You should undergo routine blood investigations and H.pylori,liver function tests,urinalysis and stool for routine-miscroscopy,abdominal ultrasound to detect the underlying cause.
Treatment is mainly depend on the cause but you may take symptomatic treatment meanwhile.
Antacids like h2 blockers (ranitidine) or proton pump inhibitors (pantoprazole or rabeprazole) will help to reduce excess acid production in stomach.
You can also take digene gel or liquid or ulcero-protective agents like sucralfate or bismuth subsallicylate to reduce the burning sensation.
Apart from medications you should,
1) eat plain foods like boiled rice and green leafy vegetables without adding spices or oil.
2) avoid oily,spicy and fast foods
3) avoid eating full stomach at a time rather have small meals frequently.
4) drink coconut water will help to reduce burning.
5) eat lots of fruits like banana and watermelon.
6) avoid excess tea and coffee.
7) eat or drink buttermilk and yogurt twice daily.
If you will see an improvement within 1 or 2 weeks with above medications and dietary precautions and in case not,then you should consult gastroenterologist for detailed medical history and clinical examination to diagnose the cause.
Thanks and Regards,
Welcome to health care magic,
Stomach cramps and loss of appetite with watery motions could be due to gastroenteritis or irritable bowel syndorme or Helicobacter pylori infection which is not a serious problem but should be given urgent medical attention.
You should undergo routine blood investigations and H.pylori,liver function tests,urinalysis and stool for routine-miscroscopy,abdominal ultrasound to detect the underlying cause.
Treatment is mainly depend on the cause but you may take symptomatic treatment meanwhile.
Antacids like h2 blockers (ranitidine) or proton pump inhibitors (pantoprazole or rabeprazole) will help to reduce excess acid production in stomach.
You can also take digene gel or liquid or ulcero-protective agents like sucralfate or bismuth subsallicylate to reduce the burning sensation.
Apart from medications you should,
1) eat plain foods like boiled rice and green leafy vegetables without adding spices or oil.
2) avoid oily,spicy and fast foods
3) avoid eating full stomach at a time rather have small meals frequently.
4) drink coconut water will help to reduce burning.
5) eat lots of fruits like banana and watermelon.
6) avoid excess tea and coffee.
7) eat or drink buttermilk and yogurt twice daily.
If you will see an improvement within 1 or 2 weeks with above medications and dietary precautions and in case not,then you should consult gastroenterologist for detailed medical history and clinical examination to diagnose the cause.
Thanks and Regards,
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