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What Causes Chronic Diarrhea Along With Abdominal Cramps And Nausea?

I had severe diarrhea 2 weeks ago that lasted a week I had to have a fluid iv as it was so bad, a strange thing was that the diahrrea was worst at night. I've had 1 week of no bad diahrrea but some loose stools and was eating fine. Yesterday I felt nauseus and I woke in the night tonight with terrible cramps and almost continuous bowl movements which got progressively looser. I have taken immodium and it has slowed but still continues.
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain diarrhea and stomach cramps can occur due to causes like bacterial infection or food poisoning, viral gastroenterologist, parasitic infestation, food allergies, food intolerance, electrolyte imbalance etc..
As it is 2 weeks and there are recurring episodes of the same problem, you should consult Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like stool culture, blood tests etc can help in ruling out the exact cause and treatment van be done accordingly..
In case if there is infection medications like antibiotics , if there is bacterial infection and antiparasitic drugs like Albendazole if there is parasitic infestation can be advised..
As of now you can take fluid replacement therapy to replenish for fluid and electrolyte loss..
Drink plenty of other fluids too..
Take a semisolid diet with plenty of probiotics like Yoghurt, more of rice, banana and cereals etc..
Avoid being empty stomach..
Take Loperamide to control loose motions..
Take sufficient rest..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Chronic Diarrhea Along With Abdominal Cramps And Nausea?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain diarrhea and stomach cramps can occur due to causes like bacterial infection or food poisoning, viral gastroenterologist, parasitic infestation, food allergies, food intolerance, electrolyte imbalance etc.. As it is 2 weeks and there are recurring episodes of the same problem, you should consult Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like stool culture, blood tests etc can help in ruling out the exact cause and treatment van be done accordingly.. In case if there is infection medications like antibiotics , if there is bacterial infection and antiparasitic drugs like Albendazole if there is parasitic infestation can be advised.. As of now you can take fluid replacement therapy to replenish for fluid and electrolyte loss.. Drink plenty of other fluids too.. Take a semisolid diet with plenty of probiotics like Yoghurt, more of rice, banana and cereals etc.. Avoid being empty stomach.. Take Loperamide to control loose motions.. Take sufficient rest.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.