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Brown Long Strings In Bowel Movement, Severe Stomach Pain, Unable To Burp, Weight Loss. Cause?
This AM I had a BM. There was a brown string in it, about 4inches long. Same color as my BM. Last night and one day last week I had severe stomach pain. I feel it mostly in my upper stomach, center. It feels like burning pain. Last night, I also experienced what felt like the inability to burp. I took two Tums 750mg and the burp problem was alleviated, but still had the burning pain. I normally have a regular BM once every morning and lately, I have had to go a few more times during the day. I have also felt my bowels just moving constantly wether I feel the need for a BM or not. I had only a few bites for dinner last night. This AM, on the scale, I had lost 3 lbs. Please advise.
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
Hi,
To further evaluate your current health situation, I'd suggest to do an examination of feces for ova/parasites, candida and coproculture.
You can do a blood work for eosinophiles levels.
I'd suggest to start omeprazole as added therapy to reduce burning, buscopan for the pain during BM and take lots of water.
To further evaluate your current health situation, I'd suggest to do an examination of feces for ova/parasites, candida and coproculture.
You can do a blood work for eosinophiles levels.
I'd suggest to start omeprazole as added therapy to reduce burning, buscopan for the pain during BM and take lots of water.
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