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What Could Cause Red And Patchy Hands And Feet, Passing Wind, Bloating With Discomfort In Lower Abdomen?

Good evening. I have had an issue since December which has been causing me a lot of discomfort. My hands and feet have become very red and patchy. they itch or burn and make me rather irritable. I do tend to drink a fair amount of alcohol. My GP did a batch of tests such as liver function, kidney function tests, etc. recently but all came back within acceptable levels. I have noticed that I am passing a lot of wind at night, my stools are sometimes light in colour in the mornings and they smell much stronger than usual. I tend to feel very bloated after eating my evening meals. I get discomfort in the lower tummy area and it is rather uncomfortable. do you have any idea s regarding my symptoms please. I have also felt very tired when returning home after work. I end up on the sofa for a nap for an hour or so before feeling able to see to things at home. I am a 44 year old male.
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Male/ 44 getting the symptoms of tiredness, gases, strong smelling stools in the morning, discomfort in the lower abdomen all suggest intestinal infection.
This infection causes sort of septicemia causing redness of the hands and feet as you are taking alcohol also.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Get the stool checked for three consecutive days.
Get a course of an antibiotic, metronidazole.
Probiotics, activated charcoal helps as also needed are multivitamins so that the tiredness is fought with.
Take boiled and cooled water.
Home-made fresh food.
Take Curds or yogurt and banana.
Stop alcohol totally.
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What Could Cause Red And Patchy Hands And Feet, Passing Wind, Bloating With Discomfort In Lower Abdomen?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. Male/ 44 getting the symptoms of tiredness, gases, strong smelling stools in the morning, discomfort in the lower abdomen all suggest intestinal infection. This infection causes sort of septicemia causing redness of the hands and feet as you are taking alcohol also. I would advise you the following in such a situation: Get the stool checked for three consecutive days. Get a course of an antibiotic, metronidazole. Probiotics, activated charcoal helps as also needed are multivitamins so that the tiredness is fought with. Take boiled and cooled water. Home-made fresh food. Take Curds or yogurt and banana. Stop alcohol totally.