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Suffering From Stomach Pain, Constipation, Clay Coloured Stools. Taking Ex-lax. Cause Of Worry?
Hello, I have had some stomach issues and I m wondering if it is something I should see a doctor about. Last week I had stomach pains for 3 days. I thought it may be due to constipation so I took ex lax. That seemed to clear me out but I was still experiencing minor stomach pains. I took several tums over the last couple of days and now today I have experienced clay colored stools . Should I be concerned or is the clay colored stools just caused by the ex lax and tums?
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Welcome to HCM
The symptoms you have prescribed especially clay colored stool are concerning symptoms as these features are related to a condition that have an abnormality with pancreas not naming it as don't want to panic you. It is recommended to have LFTs, pancreatic amylase and an ultrasound abdomen.
Thanks
Regards
Welcome to HCM
The symptoms you have prescribed especially clay colored stool are concerning symptoms as these features are related to a condition that have an abnormality with pancreas not naming it as don't want to panic you. It is recommended to have LFTs, pancreatic amylase and an ultrasound abdomen.
Thanks
Regards
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