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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Rumbles In The Lower Left Abdomen, Diarrhea, Bloating And Nausea
Question: lower left part of stomach rumbling and the I have diarrhea also feel very bloated and nasseuos
Brief Answer:
gastroenteritis?
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
such symptoms are usually indicative of gastroenteritis, which is an infection and/or inflammation of the intestines. Depending on the cause the symptoms may range from mild abdominal discomfort to relentless diarrhea and vomiting. Viruses (Norwalk viruses, Rota viruses and Adeno-viruses are commonly implicated), bacteria (Salmonella, Campylobacter, etc) or even preformed toxins (like Staphylococcal toxin) may cause such symptoms.
Other potential diagnoses may also apply but they're much less frequent than gastroenteritis. Your doctor may have a better idea after examining you and taking a detailed medical history including information about your recent exposure to diseased individuals or potentially rotten food.
Drinking enough fluid and avoiding certain types of food like food with high fiber content, high fat content and milk may help to reduce the symptoms. Prokinetic drugs like domperidone or metoclopramide may help with nausea. Loperamide may help with diarrhea but it's better avoided in some cases, so you'd better let your doctor decide whether this is appropriate for you or not.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
Please get back to me if you need more information.
Best wishes for a fast recovery!
gastroenteritis?
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
such symptoms are usually indicative of gastroenteritis, which is an infection and/or inflammation of the intestines. Depending on the cause the symptoms may range from mild abdominal discomfort to relentless diarrhea and vomiting. Viruses (Norwalk viruses, Rota viruses and Adeno-viruses are commonly implicated), bacteria (Salmonella, Campylobacter, etc) or even preformed toxins (like Staphylococcal toxin) may cause such symptoms.
Other potential diagnoses may also apply but they're much less frequent than gastroenteritis. Your doctor may have a better idea after examining you and taking a detailed medical history including information about your recent exposure to diseased individuals or potentially rotten food.
Drinking enough fluid and avoiding certain types of food like food with high fiber content, high fat content and milk may help to reduce the symptoms. Prokinetic drugs like domperidone or metoclopramide may help with nausea. Loperamide may help with diarrhea but it's better avoided in some cases, so you'd better let your doctor decide whether this is appropriate for you or not.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
Please get back to me if you need more information.
Best wishes for a fast recovery!
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