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What Causes Blood In Stool And Frequent Diarrhea Post Colonoscopy?
Hi. My mom is nearly 80 years old. She has congestive heart failure with a pacemaker with DFib. She has hepatitis c. She drinks 3 to 4 glasses of wine per day. She drinks Diet Coke. She has lost her appetite. She recently had a colonoscopy and was told it was fine. She works everyday as a professional. She has an enormous amount of blood in her stool along with frequent diarrhea or constipation.
Tue, 17 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blood in stool and frequent diarrhea post colonoscopy. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like viral gastroenteritis , bacterial gastroenteritis , food allergies , lactose intolerance , giardiasis or irritable bowel syndrome . The symptoms can also occur due post colonoscopy complications , so consult your doctor again . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor my order test like stool test , endoscopy , ultrasound and take history. Doctor may prescribe omeprazole , ornidazole , albendazole , laxative along with antiemetic drug . For now eat light and non spicy , take antacid after every meal and take light walk after every meal .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blood in stool and frequent diarrhea post colonoscopy. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like viral gastroenteritis , bacterial gastroenteritis , food allergies , lactose intolerance , giardiasis or irritable bowel syndrome . The symptoms can also occur due post colonoscopy complications , so consult your doctor again . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor my order test like stool test , endoscopy , ultrasound and take history. Doctor may prescribe omeprazole , ornidazole , albendazole , laxative along with antiemetic drug . For now eat light and non spicy , take antacid after every meal and take light walk after every meal .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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