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Question: My name is XXXXXXX for the last 2 weeks i have had extreme diarhea, gas, and bloating. My stomach hurts for the most part all the time, alot of shooting pains. It hasnt seem to subside at all. The last 2 nights i have had a bowel movements while sleeping, at times it is uncontrollable. Could this be a parasite, or possibly something worse that should be looked at?
Brief Answer:
Stool examination to rule out infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through your query and I understand that gastritis and bloating can cause lots of discomfort.
Based on the symptoms you have mentioned in your query, I am suspecting gastroenteritis (GE) which could be viral or bacterial.
Viral GE is more common and usually self limiting.
Bacterial GE is associated with eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
I would suggest you get a stool sample tested for microscopy and culture.
This test will rule out parasitic infection and also determine the cause of gastrointestinal infection if any.
I would suggest the following therapy for now:
1. Tab Buscopan 10 mg twice daily after food for 3 days
2. Cap Omez 20 mg half an hour before food twice daily for 3 days.
3. Tab Sporlac thrice daily after food for 3 days.
You will have to take antibiotics or antiparasitic medications once infection is confirmed by stool exam.
Few more tips to be followed:
1. Drink fluids regularly through out the day to avoid dehydration.
2. Take a fluid diet which includes juices, soups and some salty foods.
3. Rest as much as possible for at least 48 hours.
4. Avoid stored or canned foods.
I hope I have helped.
Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Stool examination to rule out infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through your query and I understand that gastritis and bloating can cause lots of discomfort.
Based on the symptoms you have mentioned in your query, I am suspecting gastroenteritis (GE) which could be viral or bacterial.
Viral GE is more common and usually self limiting.
Bacterial GE is associated with eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
I would suggest you get a stool sample tested for microscopy and culture.
This test will rule out parasitic infection and also determine the cause of gastrointestinal infection if any.
I would suggest the following therapy for now:
1. Tab Buscopan 10 mg twice daily after food for 3 days
2. Cap Omez 20 mg half an hour before food twice daily for 3 days.
3. Tab Sporlac thrice daily after food for 3 days.
You will have to take antibiotics or antiparasitic medications once infection is confirmed by stool exam.
Few more tips to be followed:
1. Drink fluids regularly through out the day to avoid dehydration.
2. Take a fluid diet which includes juices, soups and some salty foods.
3. Rest as much as possible for at least 48 hours.
4. Avoid stored or canned foods.
I hope I have helped.
Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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