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Suggest Remedy For Abdominal Pain
I've had abdominal pain since Wednesday night. We had pizza for lunch that day at work and i woke up at 1am with cramps. The condition has remained the same. I get cramps and try to have a bowel movement, just to have some diarrhea. not a lot of substance comes out. I'm eating regular up to today, which I switched to the BRAT diet. I'm a Healthy 50 year old male. Could I have a blockage? and would a laxative help?
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Getting cramps and trying to have bowel movements is suggestive of an intestinal infection.
You need an antibiotic treatment and NOT laxatives.
Do not take laxatives as it may complicate the problem.
No need for a special diet, you can have a full but bland diet.
There is no chance of blockage.
Thanks for your query.
Getting cramps and trying to have bowel movements is suggestive of an intestinal infection.
You need an antibiotic treatment and NOT laxatives.
Do not take laxatives as it may complicate the problem.
No need for a special diet, you can have a full but bland diet.
There is no chance of blockage.
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