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What Causes Stomach Cramps,diarrhea And Back Pain?

A few days ago, I woke from a nap with incredible stomach and back cramps (I had my period a week or two ago, so this was weird timing) and ended having a really bad, watery diarrhea. During the past few days, I've been having random bouts of stomach and back pain, nausea, and trouble eating, but no more diarrhea. I'm doing better today, but just a little while ago I was doing some chores and I began to have an extreme shortness of breath, and got a metallic-y taste in my mouth and got kind of dizzy. After laying down I was fine, but it freaked me out. I don't know if the two things are connected, but I've never felt anything like it.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract.
The sensation of shortness of breath & dizziness is due to loss of body fluid and electrolytes, secondary to the diarrhea.

Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with:
1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food)
2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food).
3. Lactobacillus preparations or probiotics.
4. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations, OR based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism.
5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body.
6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.

So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised.

Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Stomach Cramps,diarrhea And Back Pain?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract. The sensation of shortness of breath & dizziness is due to loss of body fluid and electrolytes, secondary to the diarrhea. Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with: 1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food) 2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food). 3. Lactobacillus preparations or probiotics. 4. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations, OR based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism. 5. Oral Rehydration Solution (O.R.S) for maintaining the hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body. 6. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods. 7. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised. Wishing a good health. Take care.