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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Uncontrollable Diarrhea In A 50 Year Old

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jul 2015
Question: I have uncontrollable diarrhea of and on now every three or so weeks for five months. It lasts for 2 days. Went to hospital on two occasions the stopped it with Meds and intervenors liquid for dehydration. . They took a scan to check for various problems, turned out ok. It comes on with bloating cramps and foul belching ,then heavy diarrhea. I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis off and on for many many years, but just now with very bad pain since this episode. I do not have a unhealthy diet, or do I drink or smoke. I am.77 yrs young. And stay active but this is really interfering with quality of life. I also take many Meds for my many health issues. Last but not least I have had a heart attack 4 yrs ago due to stress related issues. I am thinking of checking with my gastrionologist. My primary does not seem to interested or does not know what to do? On the last note , I feel trying to get to the bathroom the last episode which was three weeks ago and hurt my self ,on my arms and right side ii am still hurting from that last time before this episode, by the way It was only three weeks before this time, it seems to getting more frequent. Hope this helps you help me. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy has to be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Diarrhea on and of at your age (over 50) should be definitely checked with colonoscopy. This is because colon cancer has to be ruled out at first. Such symptoms can appear due to this disease. Other possible reasons are chronic bacterial infection or inflammatory bowels disease.

Please do not understand me wrong. I do not say that you have a cancer. Not at all. I just want you to be diagnosed correctly and to have worst thing ruled out at first.

I suggest you to do not wait any longer. Gastrologist is a correct address for sure.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (14 minutes later)
Could it be diverticulitis also.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
It is possible.

Detailed Answer:
It is possible. However as you probably know, lower left abdominal pain mostly appears in case of diverticulitis.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Uncontrollable Diarrhea In A 50 Year Old

Brief Answer: Colonoscopy has to be done. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Diarrhea on and of at your age (over 50) should be definitely checked with colonoscopy. This is because colon cancer has to be ruled out at first. Such symptoms can appear due to this disease. Other possible reasons are chronic bacterial infection or inflammatory bowels disease. Please do not understand me wrong. I do not say that you have a cancer. Not at all. I just want you to be diagnosed correctly and to have worst thing ruled out at first. I suggest you to do not wait any longer. Gastrologist is a correct address for sure. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.