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almost like paste
by nodribble, Nov 16, 2002 12:00AM
I apologize for this post--the following description even sounds kinda gross to me. But here goes:
Does anyone know what causes paste-like bowel movements? (I've had a Fecol Occult BT which was negative.) When I'm experiencing this condition, I have several small bowel movements during the day, small in size as well. Is this something I should worry about? How should I treat it.
My doctor simply said I should try Benefiber or Citrucel, but other than that, didn't seem to be concerned about it. Should I be concerned?
I'd appreciate any/all input.
Thanks!
Does anyone know what causes paste-like bowel movements? (I've had a Fecol Occult BT which was negative.) When I'm experiencing this condition, I have several small bowel movements during the day, small in size as well. Is this something I should worry about? How should I treat it.
My doctor simply said I should try Benefiber or Citrucel, but other than that, didn't seem to be concerned about it. Should I be concerned?
I'd appreciate any/all input.
Thanks!
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i was diagnosed with gallstones about a month ago. It all started when I started feeling bloated and my period was late about a month. So the doctor thought I was pregnant, as it turned out I was not. Besides, I had a tubel ligation seven yrs ago after my fourth child, all by c-sections. Then I was still bloated and one day I ate a sandwich and tried to drink a chocalate milkshake. Only got four sips down and then got severe pain in my stomache when i drank. My stomache hurt to the touch and also so bad I had to take my underwear off. All I could do was lay in bed and cry. Finally I went to the ER bloated, and hurting. The doctor done a pap smear and female examination and blood test and told me that my white blood count was high. And told me that he thought I had a bacterial infection or that my period was trying to start and when it did i was going "to flood", that was his exact words. And i asked him if he could do an ultra sound or catscan and he told me that there was no need to and it would take too long and there was nothing wrong with me, then sent me home with anibiotics. I thought he was retarded so I went to see my regular doctor who said he thought
it was my gallbladder. And sent me for an ultrasound that proved to be correct, gallstones.Then after I was diagnosed with gallstones.then I got sick to my stomache after eating. That went away after about two days, been fine since, cut back on fat sugar carbohydrates drink alot more water and lost about 15 and a half pounds which is good for me. im trying to lose about 70 pounds. i am overweight the only problem i have now is i'm starting to have a pain under my lower right rib when i touch.
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yours truly,
southerndaisy
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