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Feel Consipated, Diarrhea With Stomach Cramps & Hyperactive Bowel Sounds. Had Cholecystectomy. Suggest

I am 31 & have significant family history of colon & breast cancer. I've had a cholecystectomy approximatel 2 years ago. Initially I had diarrhea with certain fried foods that progressed to everything I ate bothered my stomach. I've had 12 pound wt. loss the past two months 103lbs now &ssmaller than I've ever been. I feel starved. Also I've recently go in between episodes of constipaation the diarrhea with severe stomach cramps & hyperactive bowel sounds. White or yellow mucus with every movement. Also joint psin & arthralgias. What do u think
Wed, 15 May 2013
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Diarrhea and constipation alternately, stomach cramps, mucus in the stool and joints pains sounds like inflammatory bowels disease (Crohns disease). Bowels problems in this disease are caused by partial bowels obstruction (due to intestine inflammation). This symptoms, as well as weight lost should force you to visit your doctor.
Abdominal ultrasound, blood work, liver tests, stool tests should be done at first. Next step should be colonoscopy. Abdominal CT with oral contrast (to verify small intestines) should be also performed.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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Feel Consipated, Diarrhea With Stomach Cramps & Hyperactive Bowel Sounds. Had Cholecystectomy. Suggest

Hello! Thank you for the query. Diarrhea and constipation alternately, stomach cramps, mucus in the stool and joints pains sounds like inflammatory bowels disease (Crohns disease). Bowels problems in this disease are caused by partial bowels obstruction (due to intestine inflammation). This symptoms, as well as weight lost should force you to visit your doctor. Abdominal ultrasound, blood work, liver tests, stool tests should be done at first. Next step should be colonoscopy. Abdominal CT with oral contrast (to verify small intestines) should be also performed. Hope this will help. Regards.