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What Causes Shivering, Stomach Cramps, Diarrhea And Symptoms Of Acid Reflux?
Question: Hello doctor
I am shivering have stomach cramps and diarrhea I went almost 8 times today to the bathroom and all was soft stool.
I just came back from Guatemala as well. I've also been suffering from symptoms of acid reflux and stomach pain prior to this. Can you please help me. I also have anxiety as well and sometimes feel weak and shortness of breath
I am shivering have stomach cramps and diarrhea I went almost 8 times today to the bathroom and all was soft stool.
I just came back from Guatemala as well. I've also been suffering from symptoms of acid reflux and stomach pain prior to this. Can you please help me. I also have anxiety as well and sometimes feel weak and shortness of breath
Brief Answer:
fluid replacement, probiotics, hold off solid food
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Gastroenteritis is infection/inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract resulting in all or some of the following symptoms- loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
The most important aspect of management of gastroenteritis would be: (1) preventing or treating dehydration- this would involve the use of oral rehydration fluids or sport drinks (also contain essential electrolytes).
Need to replace fluid loss with diarrhea
Fluid and electrolyte loss would cause weakness
(2)hold off solid food until reach a 4 to 6 hour period with no diarrhea
When restart eating use small amounts of bland food initially
(3)probiotics- these help to replace normal intestinal bacteria and speed up resolution of diarrhea
(4)there are anti diarrheal agents as well such as pepto bismol, lomotil which can be used if needed
(5)continue any medication for acid reflux
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
fluid replacement, probiotics, hold off solid food
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Gastroenteritis is infection/inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract resulting in all or some of the following symptoms- loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
The most important aspect of management of gastroenteritis would be: (1) preventing or treating dehydration- this would involve the use of oral rehydration fluids or sport drinks (also contain essential electrolytes).
Need to replace fluid loss with diarrhea
Fluid and electrolyte loss would cause weakness
(2)hold off solid food until reach a 4 to 6 hour period with no diarrhea
When restart eating use small amounts of bland food initially
(3)probiotics- these help to replace normal intestinal bacteria and speed up resolution of diarrhea
(4)there are anti diarrheal agents as well such as pepto bismol, lomotil which can be used if needed
(5)continue any medication for acid reflux
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was just wondering if it could be stomach cancer
I have an endoscopy exam next Tuesday stomach pain acid reflux and fatigue had been going on for a month already
I have an endoscopy exam next Tuesday stomach pain acid reflux and fatigue had been going on for a month already
Brief Answer:
not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI
Stomach cancer would not present with soft stools because bowel movements are related to the intestines not the stomach so this symptom does not point to this.
In terms of the reflux, reflux is very very common and it is rare for it to be associated with cancer.
In the long term , in persons who have very long standing history of reflux changes can occur that increase the risk of cancer but this occurs after many many years of severe reflux.
This change is called barretts esophagus
The endoscopy will show if the reflux has caused any damage ( such as bruising or ulceration ). It would also be able to assess for cancer as well though it is not likely
If any early changes are present then they can be treated
Please feel free to ask anything else
not likely
Detailed Answer:
HI
Stomach cancer would not present with soft stools because bowel movements are related to the intestines not the stomach so this symptom does not point to this.
In terms of the reflux, reflux is very very common and it is rare for it to be associated with cancer.
In the long term , in persons who have very long standing history of reflux changes can occur that increase the risk of cancer but this occurs after many many years of severe reflux.
This change is called barretts esophagus
The endoscopy will show if the reflux has caused any damage ( such as bruising or ulceration ). It would also be able to assess for cancer as well though it is not likely
If any early changes are present then they can be treated
Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Again,
I have had the diahrrea for almost a week now. My stools come out loose soft and smell really bad. Even my gas has an awful smell. Someone told me it could be Amebiasis. I did just come back from Guatemala and maybe the food or water was contaminated. What doctor should I go to do a stool test?
I have had the diahrrea for almost a week now. My stools come out loose soft and smell really bad. Even my gas has an awful smell. Someone told me it could be Amebiasis. I did just come back from Guatemala and maybe the food or water was contaminated. What doctor should I go to do a stool test?
Brief Answer:
can be done by your family doctor
Detailed Answer:
HI
A stool test can be conducted by any doctor.
Your GP can give you the container which would then hold the sample that is to be taken to the lab for analysis
can be done by your family doctor
Detailed Answer:
HI
A stool test can be conducted by any doctor.
Your GP can give you the container which would then hold the sample that is to be taken to the lab for analysis
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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