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Colitis (Expert Forum)
stomach touble
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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stomach touble
by laddie1, Oct 15, 2009 12:39PM
The last couple of weeks my stomach has been upset, also diarrhea, but I have alot of slime in my diarrhea is this bad?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Oct 25, 2009 11:56AM
, Oct 25, 2009 11:56AM
Hi,
It could indicate colitis. Colitis could be due to infection or IBD or due to certain antibiotics and other medications.
Have a stool test done.
If it is due to infection then appropriate antibiotics should be taken.
If it is persistent, then sigmoidoscopy may be done for evaluation.
Irritable bowel syndrome which is a functional bowel disease also presents with abdominal discomfort, loose stools and mucus in stools..
It could indicate colitis. Colitis could be due to infection or IBD or due to certain antibiotics and other medications.
Have a stool test done.
If it is due to infection then appropriate antibiotics should be taken.
If it is persistent, then sigmoidoscopy may be done for evaluation.
Irritable bowel syndrome which is a functional bowel disease also presents with abdominal discomfort, loose stools and mucus in stools..
