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What Causes Loose Bowels And Cramps Along With On And Off Temperature?

I have been having lose bowels for 2 weeks. On and off with some cramps. I have had a low grade temp on and off. I have been having headaches too. I haven t felt good. I feel like I don t have any energy. I think something is going on my serious than a virus. Also when I have lose bowels it s a clay color and sometimes it has a strong odor. I have also been sick to my stomache too just that feeling.I hope you can help.donn
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic.
I am dr asad sami.I have read your question and I can understand your concerns.

What is your age..??
Do you have anxiety or depression.?
Any history of irritable bowel syndrome.?
Any association of diarrhea with gluten containing diet.?
Any history of liver disease or jaundice.?

If i were your treating physician i would have sent your stool for culture and sensitivity to look for any infective agent.
I would have sent your serum electrolytes.
I would have done your liver function tests to look for any obstructive pattern.clay colour stools can occur with this.
For now i would have prescribed broad spectrum antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin 500mg or cefixime 400mg.i would have replenished your electrolytes via intravenous ringer lactate as low energy which you are feeling is due to loss of electrolytes in diarrhea.i would also have prescribed metronidazole 400mg.
I would have adviced to take high fibre diet such as vegetables,fruits,bran and ispaghol husk.later on i would have changed the antibiotics according to sensitivity report.

Thanks.
Hope the answer is helpful.
Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.Dr asad
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What Causes Loose Bowels And Cramps Along With On And Off Temperature?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic. I am dr asad sami.I have read your question and I can understand your concerns. What is your age..?? Do you have anxiety or depression.? Any history of irritable bowel syndrome.? Any association of diarrhea with gluten containing diet.? Any history of liver disease or jaundice.? If i were your treating physician i would have sent your stool for culture and sensitivity to look for any infective agent. I would have sent your serum electrolytes. I would have done your liver function tests to look for any obstructive pattern.clay colour stools can occur with this. For now i would have prescribed broad spectrum antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin 500mg or cefixime 400mg.i would have replenished your electrolytes via intravenous ringer lactate as low energy which you are feeling is due to loss of electrolytes in diarrhea.i would also have prescribed metronidazole 400mg. I would have adviced to take high fibre diet such as vegetables,fruits,bran and ispaghol husk.later on i would have changed the antibiotics according to sensitivity report. Thanks. Hope the answer is helpful. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.Dr asad