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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Dull Headaches?
I experience almost severe pain in my intestines . My initial bowl movement is fairly normal but the next bowl movement is very thin . The pain can last for 15 days at a time and then will go away for 7 or 8 days always accompanied by a dull headache . It is starting to consume me
Mon, 5 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your clinical history is concerned, please modify your lifestyle like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor [gastroenterologist] and do few pathological investigations to confirm diagnosis [Colonoscopy, CT scan, Stool Exam].
2) Do Dietary changes such as:
a) Eliminating high-gas foods like carbonated beverages, vegetables especially cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower and raw fruits.
b) Eliminating FODMAPs from your diet so you can discuss with your dietitian.
3) Regarding prescription medications, you can discuss about:
a) Dicyclomine for intestinal pain
b) Fluoxetine for stress management
c) Rifaximin for secondary bacterial infection
d) Probiotics
4) Do yoga and meditations regularly
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
As per your clinical history is concerned, please modify your lifestyle like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor [gastroenterologist] and do few pathological investigations to confirm diagnosis [Colonoscopy, CT scan, Stool Exam].
2) Do Dietary changes such as:
a) Eliminating high-gas foods like carbonated beverages, vegetables especially cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower and raw fruits.
b) Eliminating FODMAPs from your diet so you can discuss with your dietitian.
3) Regarding prescription medications, you can discuss about:
a) Dicyclomine for intestinal pain
b) Fluoxetine for stress management
c) Rifaximin for secondary bacterial infection
d) Probiotics
4) Do yoga and meditations regularly
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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