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What Causes Cramps And Diarrhea?

i have been on a healthy diet, for the past 4 weeks, today i allowed myself to binge on some cake and chips because i was really craving them. now i have the painfullest cramps and diarrhea! i did not even eat that much because my stomach has become used to only small amounts of food. why is this happening to me?
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain cramps and diarrhea in your case seems to be due to sudden change in dietary habit after 4 weeks of balanced diet for which your body became used to..
There seems to be food intolerance and disturbed digestion due to binge eating..
Other causes can be gastroenteritis, food poisoning, electrolyte imbalance etc..

As of now you should start taking anti diarrhea medication like Loperaminde, take fluid replacement therapy that is drink plenty of oral rehydration salts by dissolving in water and take more of banana, yoghurt, rice and cereals..
Take Tylenol for pain..

In case of no resolution in next 3 to 4 days consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests and stool culture can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised antibiotics, Albendazole etc depending upon the cause diagnosed..
If it is due to food allergies the cause will be ruled out and eliminated from your diet..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.



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What Causes Cramps And Diarrhea?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain cramps and diarrhea in your case seems to be due to sudden change in dietary habit after 4 weeks of balanced diet for which your body became used to.. There seems to be food intolerance and disturbed digestion due to binge eating.. Other causes can be gastroenteritis, food poisoning, electrolyte imbalance etc.. As of now you should start taking anti diarrhea medication like Loperaminde, take fluid replacement therapy that is drink plenty of oral rehydration salts by dissolving in water and take more of banana, yoghurt, rice and cereals.. Take Tylenol for pain.. In case of no resolution in next 3 to 4 days consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests and stool culture can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised antibiotics, Albendazole etc depending upon the cause diagnosed.. If it is due to food allergies the cause will be ruled out and eliminated from your diet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.