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What Causes Persistent Diarrhea And Right-sided Abdominal Pain After A Gallbladder Surgery?
Question: I have diahorrea every day for the last few weeks. Am taking levothyroxine 100 and cilazapril 2.5 mg. have seen doctor who said it was more than likely something to do with the body getting older. I am 45. Get the odd pain on right side of abdomin. Any thoughts? No blood but very watery and sometimes frothy . Have had gallbladder removed about 12 years ago and aprondectomy about 8 years ago.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:
1. You are reporting to have diarrhea for the last few weeks. First of all levothyroxine has as a side effect diarrhea.
2. I need to know more about your symptoms like:
- have you diarrhea a during the night?
- have you use recently antibiotics ?
- is it related with a specific meal?
Meantime I suggest to:
- use plenty of water and liquids with electrolytes
- use probiotics
- use gastrosooth it wil slow bowel peristaltic
- avoid sugar foods
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
Please follow........
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:
1. You are reporting to have diarrhea for the last few weeks. First of all levothyroxine has as a side effect diarrhea.
2. I need to know more about your symptoms like:
- have you diarrhea a during the night?
- have you use recently antibiotics ?
- is it related with a specific meal?
Meantime I suggest to:
- use plenty of water and liquids with electrolytes
- use probiotics
- use gastrosooth it wil slow bowel peristaltic
- avoid sugar foods
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
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