stomach

[jb723]

i have had diarreha on and off for about 4wks. i dont get it everyday maybe every couple of days. i will usually get it 3 times within an hr and then im fine. i dont feel sick or anything but i have had an irregular period this past month and im very bloated. could this be something im eating? or could this be related to hormone problem? my period was 2 wks ago and lasted a wk. it was gone for a wk and i started spotting 2 days ago

[patient915]

I would recommend you talk to your doctor about trying eliminating 100% of all lactose from your diet for 2 weeks to see if that helps.

[jb723]

i have tried to see if its something that im eating but i cannot pinpoint what it would be! i have had some bloodwork done and a stool sample is at the doc so we will see if anything shows up.. im thinkin it is some kind of allergy maybe that ive developed but have no clue as to what it would be.. it comes on so suddenly and out of the blue! i will be feeling fine and then i get stomach cramps and have to go and then im totally fine after i go

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  I think the diarrhea could be related to the spooting or it could be unrelated.  If the diarrhea continues you should see a doctor about this.  Have you noticed that the diarrhea correlates to something you are eating (like a large glass of milk)?