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Suggest Treatment For Lower Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea And Blood In Stool
Question: I took 2 exlax last night waking up in the am with extreme diarrhea and alot of bright red blood in toliet and on paper. Happened a few times. Got really weak and couldnt even hold my weight up and went to sleep for 5 6 hours. The diarrhea stopped mid afternoon but when I urinate there is still some bright red blood on paper. I have lower abdominal achiness. I had little to bo energy by dinner time and took 2 iron pills ferrous sulfate and a multi vitamin. Went back to sleep woke an hour later and feel a little bit of energy and also drinking alot of water. Is this normal. The anus is pretty swollen and hard and looked in a mirror. I beared down and red blood was oozy. What is causing this?
Brief Answer:
Everything is due to Exlax....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
You are saying to be taking 2 Exlax which has Senna as active ingredients. The extreme diarrhea accompanied by blood is due to Senna use.
The swollen and hard anus is suggesting possible hemorrhoids.
I advise to:
- take plenty of fluids
- take tasectan to stop diarrhea
- follow BRAT diet (banana, rice, apple sauce, toast); yogurt is also advised
- if the diarrhea won't stop within the next following day, should go to ER for further evaluations and specific treatment.
I also advise to schedule an appointment with GI specialist and colonoscopy to evaluate the changes in your anus and colon.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
Everything is due to Exlax....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
You are saying to be taking 2 Exlax which has Senna as active ingredients. The extreme diarrhea accompanied by blood is due to Senna use.
The swollen and hard anus is suggesting possible hemorrhoids.
I advise to:
- take plenty of fluids
- take tasectan to stop diarrhea
- follow BRAT diet (banana, rice, apple sauce, toast); yogurt is also advised
- if the diarrhea won't stop within the next following day, should go to ER for further evaluations and specific treatment.
I also advise to schedule an appointment with GI specialist and colonoscopy to evaluate the changes in your anus and colon.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
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