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Hi there,
For the past week, I've been dealing with a change in bowel habits that has me a bit worried. I've been having diarrhea, with cramps and the urge to go, but when I get to the bathroom, there is only a scant amount that comes out. It's almost like I'm constipated with diarrhea (sounds almost impossible). I started to take imodium and it seemed to lessen the frequency (I was having this diarrhea 3-4 times a day). However, I now feel bloated and full. I feel the normal urge to go (no cramps), but cannot. I also have been feeling nauseated lately, especially after I eat. This is worrying me quite a bit and would like to know if I need to see a doctor or if it will eventually pass.
For the past week, I've been dealing with a change in bowel habits that has me a bit worried. I've been having diarrhea, with cramps and the urge to go, but when I get to the bathroom, there is only a scant amount that comes out. It's almost like I'm constipated with diarrhea (sounds almost impossible). I started to take imodium and it seemed to lessen the frequency (I was having this diarrhea 3-4 times a day). However, I now feel bloated and full. I feel the normal urge to go (no cramps), but cannot. I also have been feeling nauseated lately, especially after I eat. This is worrying me quite a bit and would like to know if I need to see a doctor or if it will eventually pass.
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Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
You could be suffering from an inflammatory bowel condition such as Celiac Disease/Ulcerative Colitis/Irritable Bowel Syndrome/ Crohn’s disease. All these result in tender abdomen, loose stool or loose stools alternating with constipation, abdominal distention, cramps etc. Parasites in the gut like threadworm, tape worm, giardiasis etc can behave this way. Hence a stool test is a must. Problems of gall bladder and liver or that of pancreas too cannot be ignored. Possibility of H pylori infection should be looked into by carbon urea breath test.
A number of times a gastroenterologist is able to diagnose these conditions by clinical examination and detailed medical history. At other times a few tests are conducted. Blood tests to rule out anemia, stool test to look for white blood cells, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy etc are used to diagnose ulcerative colitis. Braium meal and follow through, endoscopy etc are done to rule out GERD, Crohn’s disease etc. Irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosed by elimination of other causes. Gluten is a complex protein present in four main grains---wheat, rye, barley and oats. If you have gluten intolerance, then you probably have celiac disease or Non Celiac gluten sensitivity. There are blood tests called celiac test to detect gluten intolerance. Crohn’s disease is a difficult entity to diagnose. Along with gut symptoms skin disorders and arthritis too are commonly seen with Crohn’s. An upper GI series using barium dye is done to see the condition of small intestines. The degree of involvement of the large and small intestine may vary from person to person. A biopsy is the most confirmatory. An elevated ESR, low protein, minerals and iron in blood are the other findings in Crohn’s which may or may not be present. A recent advancement in Crohn’s diagnosis is video capsule endoscopy.
Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
You could be suffering from an inflammatory bowel condition such as Celiac Disease/Ulcerative Colitis/Irritable Bowel Syndrome/ Crohn’s disease. All these result in tender abdomen, loose stool or loose stools alternating with constipation, abdominal distention, cramps etc. Parasites in the gut like threadworm, tape worm, giardiasis etc can behave this way. Hence a stool test is a must. Problems of gall bladder and liver or that of pancreas too cannot be ignored. Possibility of H pylori infection should be looked into by carbon urea breath test.
A number of times a gastroenterologist is able to diagnose these conditions by clinical examination and detailed medical history. At other times a few tests are conducted. Blood tests to rule out anemia, stool test to look for white blood cells, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy etc are used to diagnose ulcerative colitis. Braium meal and follow through, endoscopy etc are done to rule out GERD, Crohn’s disease etc. Irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosed by elimination of other causes. Gluten is a complex protein present in four main grains---wheat, rye, barley and oats. If you have gluten intolerance, then you probably have celiac disease or Non Celiac gluten sensitivity. There are blood tests called celiac test to detect gluten intolerance. Crohn’s disease is a difficult entity to diagnose. Along with gut symptoms skin disorders and arthritis too are commonly seen with Crohn’s. An upper GI series using barium dye is done to see the condition of small intestines. The degree of involvement of the large and small intestine may vary from person to person. A biopsy is the most confirmatory. An elevated ESR, low protein, minerals and iron in blood are the other findings in Crohn’s which may or may not be present. A recent advancement in Crohn’s diagnosis is video capsule endoscopy.
Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined. Take care!
Hi there,
I think u should c a doctor. I get that sometimes and am no doctor, but its called overflow. What happens is the bulk can be stuck there and the diarrhea is the overflow, its just water by passing the stole, u could also try an a laxitive to soften the stool and if that doesnt work i would defo advise seeing yr doctor.
Good luck and hope u get better soon.
I think u should c a doctor. I get that sometimes and am no doctor, but its called overflow. What happens is the bulk can be stuck there and the diarrhea is the overflow, its just water by passing the stole, u could also try an a laxitive to soften the stool and if that doesnt work i would defo advise seeing yr doctor.
Good luck and hope u get better soon.
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