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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Itchiness On The Stomach And Back

i have been experiencing mild diarrhea for about 3 weeks not triggered by anything in particular, peripheral edema 1-2+, skin is very itchy on stomach and back, and I have noticed I get winded more easily. I am active but do not exercise daily. I have HTN and take amlodipine. I am 50yo, and 5 4 and weigh 180. are these symptoms related?
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have diarrhea and itchiness on the stomach and back . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like lice , contact dermatitis , food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome , medication reaction or side-effect ,antibiotic use . But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to side effect of the medicine . I would suggest you to consult your doctor or cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe substitute or alter the dose . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist if the problem will be related to gastric problem . For now take benadryl twice a days and avoid eating spicy and heavy food .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Itchiness On The Stomach And Back

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have diarrhea and itchiness on the stomach and back . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like lice , contact dermatitis , food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome , medication reaction or side-effect ,antibiotic use . But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to side effect of the medicine . I would suggest you to consult your doctor or cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe substitute or alter the dose . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist if the problem will be related to gastric problem . For now take benadryl twice a days and avoid eating spicy and heavy food . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari