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What Causes Diarrhea And Severe Pain Under The Shoulder Blade?
Hi there, a week ago I had a couple bouts of diarrhea, and a about 2 days later I had what I thought was maybe gallbladder pain. Sharp pains under my right shoulder blade and in my right mid side and mid chest. That last off and on for about a day and a half. About a day later I started having some burning pain in a small area left of my spine mid back that comes and goes like a throbbing. I also have not had much of an appetite lately either. kwiemu
Mon, 17 Jun 2019
Hello,
In my opinion, there may be problems related to liver, gallbladder or digestive origin. So, I need to check al the possible causes and then a treatment plan can be given.
I would like to give some tests:
1. Complete Blood Tests
2. Liver function test
3. Cholangiography
4. Upper Abdomen USG
5. ECG
6. Stool Tests
I would like to ask:
1. Is there any weight loss?
2. When you feel pain mostly, time of day?
3. Do you take any medicine?
4. Other than pain, any other symptom?
Please follow the general guidelines:
Drink alcohol in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. Heavy or high-risk drinking is defined as more than eight drinks a week for women and more than 15 drinks a week for men.
Avoid risky behavior. Get help if you use illicit intravenous drugs, and don't share needles used to inject drugs. Use a condom during sex. If you choose to have tattoos or body piercings, be picky about cleanliness and safety when selecting a shop.
Get vaccinated. If you're at increased risk of contracting hepatitis or if you've already been infected with any form of the hepatitis virus, talk to your doctor about getting the hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines.
Use medications wisely. Take prescription and nonprescription drugs only when needed and only in recommended doses. Don't mix medications and alcohol. Talk to your doctor before mixing herbal supplements or prescription or nonprescription drugs.
Avoid contact with other people's blood and body fluids. Hepatitis viruses can be spread by accidental needle sticks or improper cleanup of blood or body fluids.
Take care with aerosol sprays. Make sure the room is ventilated, and wear a mask when spraying insecticides, fungicides, paint and other toxic chemicals. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Protect your skin. When using insecticides and other toxic chemicals, wear gloves, long sleeves, a hat and a mask.
Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity can cause nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
In my opinion, there may be problems related to liver, gallbladder or digestive origin. So, I need to check al the possible causes and then a treatment plan can be given.
I would like to give some tests:
1. Complete Blood Tests
2. Liver function test
3. Cholangiography
4. Upper Abdomen USG
5. ECG
6. Stool Tests
I would like to ask:
1. Is there any weight loss?
2. When you feel pain mostly, time of day?
3. Do you take any medicine?
4. Other than pain, any other symptom?
Please follow the general guidelines:
Drink alcohol in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. Heavy or high-risk drinking is defined as more than eight drinks a week for women and more than 15 drinks a week for men.
Avoid risky behavior. Get help if you use illicit intravenous drugs, and don't share needles used to inject drugs. Use a condom during sex. If you choose to have tattoos or body piercings, be picky about cleanliness and safety when selecting a shop.
Get vaccinated. If you're at increased risk of contracting hepatitis or if you've already been infected with any form of the hepatitis virus, talk to your doctor about getting the hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines.
Use medications wisely. Take prescription and nonprescription drugs only when needed and only in recommended doses. Don't mix medications and alcohol. Talk to your doctor before mixing herbal supplements or prescription or nonprescription drugs.
Avoid contact with other people's blood and body fluids. Hepatitis viruses can be spread by accidental needle sticks or improper cleanup of blood or body fluids.
Take care with aerosol sprays. Make sure the room is ventilated, and wear a mask when spraying insecticides, fungicides, paint and other toxic chemicals. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Protect your skin. When using insecticides and other toxic chemicals, wear gloves, long sleeves, a hat and a mask.
Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity can cause nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
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