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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Cramps And Diarrhea
Question: I have diarrhea all last night with severe stomach cramps and also bright red blood. The diarrhea has slowed down today but still have blood coming out of rectum. Last night when going to bathroom had blood clots. Very tired, of course, with no sleep last pm. Do I need to go urgent care or can you suggest OTC meds.
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Brief Answer:
Advice to follow up with the emergency room
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern
Diarrhea with bright red blood and stomach cramps is concerning for ischemic colitis, which occurs due to decreased blood supply to the bowels either due to thrombosis or symbolic disease. Other possibilities include inflammatory bowel disease and infection.
No over the counter medications are available for management.
Moreeover, you will need assessment on how much blood have lost and may require blood transfusion or IV fluid therapy.
Please be advices to follow up with the emergency care
The symptoms you are experiencing cannot be taken lightly and will require inpatient management.
Hope this answers your questions
Let me.know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Advice to follow up with the emergency room
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern
Diarrhea with bright red blood and stomach cramps is concerning for ischemic colitis, which occurs due to decreased blood supply to the bowels either due to thrombosis or symbolic disease. Other possibilities include inflammatory bowel disease and infection.
No over the counter medications are available for management.
Moreeover, you will need assessment on how much blood have lost and may require blood transfusion or IV fluid therapy.
Please be advices to follow up with the emergency care
The symptoms you are experiencing cannot be taken lightly and will require inpatient management.
Hope this answers your questions
Let me.know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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