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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Cramping And Black Diarrhea
Question: I have bouta of diarreaha monthly for about three years that just hit suddenly and without a fever.
Three days ago about four hours after eating I had strong stomach pain around my sternum. I started burping fouls sulfur-smelling burps and then suddenly I had sharp needle-like pain shooting in the middle of my back which spread to include needle-like pain in both shoulder blades, especially the left one.
I took pepto but it didn't help. Tried to sleep but needle feeling and cramping didn't stop. Had diaries that night and threw up pink vomit but attributed that to the pepto.
Day 2 & 3 more burping and crpong In stomach but no bowl movement.
Day 4 awoke with a string bout of do area that was black tar and stunk to high heaven! Had same symptoms three more times during the day. Was able to drink water and a small Coke for lunch. Had a normal dinner as appetite had returned. 2 hours later more stomach cramping and black diarrhea but this time not as foul smelling as it was throughout the day.
I am going to doctor in 2 days but am curious as to what this could be... .
Thank you
Becca
Three days ago about four hours after eating I had strong stomach pain around my sternum. I started burping fouls sulfur-smelling burps and then suddenly I had sharp needle-like pain shooting in the middle of my back which spread to include needle-like pain in both shoulder blades, especially the left one.
I took pepto but it didn't help. Tried to sleep but needle feeling and cramping didn't stop. Had diaries that night and threw up pink vomit but attributed that to the pepto.
Day 2 & 3 more burping and crpong In stomach but no bowl movement.
Day 4 awoke with a string bout of do area that was black tar and stunk to high heaven! Had same symptoms three more times during the day. Was able to drink water and a small Coke for lunch. Had a normal dinner as appetite had returned. 2 hours later more stomach cramping and black diarrhea but this time not as foul smelling as it was throughout the day.
I am going to doctor in 2 days but am curious as to what this could be... .
Thank you
Becca
Brief Answer:
Black stools may be due to malena
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a stomach inflammation. The black stools may mean malena which is due to oozing or bleeding into the stomach or duodenum. If it is persistent it may be better to visit the ER rather than waiting for 2 days.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
Black stools may be due to malena
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a stomach inflammation. The black stools may mean malena which is due to oozing or bleeding into the stomach or duodenum. If it is persistent it may be better to visit the ER rather than waiting for 2 days.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you! Is the needle like pain in my middle/upper back a symptom of a stomach inflammation or is that more related to the pancreas or gallbladder?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be an ulcer on the posterior wall of the duodenum or stomach
Detailed Answer:
If there is an ulcer on the posterior wall of the duodenum or stomach, the pain can be felt at the back. Pancreatitis pain can also be felt at the back and is relieved by sitting up and leaning forward. Gall bladder pain is usually felt below the lower border of the right scapula.
Likely to be an ulcer on the posterior wall of the duodenum or stomach
Detailed Answer:
If there is an ulcer on the posterior wall of the duodenum or stomach, the pain can be felt at the back. Pancreatitis pain can also be felt at the back and is relieved by sitting up and leaning forward. Gall bladder pain is usually felt below the lower border of the right scapula.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much for your response! I am so sorry for all the typos! It helps to have been able to talk with you. Thank you fir your service!
Sincerely, XXXXXXX
Sincerely, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
The purpose of language is for communication and you communicated your thoughts and concerns very well. Don't bother about typos as long as the person you are communicating with understands your intent.
Best wishes and regards,
Dr Noble
Welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
The purpose of language is for communication and you communicated your thoughts and concerns very well. Don't bother about typos as long as the person you are communicating with understands your intent.
Best wishes and regards,
Dr Noble
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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