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Could Passing Clayish White Stools Be Due To Taking Ritalin For Seiures?
Hi, I had a clumpy bm today. part was Brown, but other parts were solid clayish white. I ve also just gotten out of the hospital for what was chalked up to possible seizures due to a reaction of having a partial thyroidectomy and taking prescription Ritalin. Could the stool have any relation? should I be worried?
Thu, 30 Jan 2020
Hello,
I will suggest you to observe the clay colour in stools. If problem persist you need to start workup with an ultrasound scan of liver and liver function testing. Ritalin has no such side effect. Also get serum calcium levels checked as there may be some problem with your parathyroid. Calcium deficiency may Express in form of seizures.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist
I will suggest you to observe the clay colour in stools. If problem persist you need to start workup with an ultrasound scan of liver and liver function testing. Ritalin has no such side effect. Also get serum calcium levels checked as there may be some problem with your parathyroid. Calcium deficiency may Express in form of seizures.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist
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