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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Irregular Bowel Movement?

I am a 67 year old woman , I do not take any medication and although I am a little overweight I walk and swim. In the last three months I have noticed a big change in my bowel movements I used to go three time s a week now it s three times a day plus I have pain in my lower abdomen . I feel tired and lethargic and bloated all the time.
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hello. Thanks for putting your query in HCM.

I can understand your concerns.

I will suggest you to get your stool examine for any infection. Meanwhile take a course of probiotic and some antispasmodic agent like drotavarinefor few days. If stool examine suggest infection then take a course of antibiotic.

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Irregular Bowel Movement?

Hello. Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I can understand your concerns. I will suggest you to get your stool examine for any infection. Meanwhile take a course of probiotic and some antispasmodic agent like drotavarinefor few days. If stool examine suggest infection then take a course of antibiotic. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.