Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Diarrhea , Rib Cage Pain And Excessive Sweating?
Hello. I have been feeling blah for 7 days now. It started with diarrhea one day, then no bowel movement for 4 days. I actually had to take a laxative. I have a pain that spreads from my right side to right under the middle of my rib cage. After moving around a lot I ve been getting light headed and sweating a lot, I ve noticed the pain gets sharper at these times. I barely have an appetite, and when I do eat it is just a few bites and then I feel full. I am a 25 year old active, healthy female.
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Hi thanks for asking question.
You are active as you mentioned so sedentary life style induce constipation is rare in your case.
You might have simple stomach upset like flu or having simple functional bowel disease.
For bloating relief take more water and fruits with fiber containing food like apple, bannana, wheat bran etc.
Avoid excess spicy food and avoid stress.
You have mentioned right side pain of abdomen.If you also have yellow urine with abdomen pain then measure your liver enzyme study to rule out liver problem.
If you have diarrhea and menstrual problem with your sweating then thyroid profile has to be done.
In your diet use omega 3 fatty acid containing oil that can be useful for reducing gastrointestinal inflammation.
Garlic with honey good for intestine.
Avoid gas forming food like cabbage, cauliflower etc.
If still have problem do ultrasound examination of abdomen.
I hope you will understand my concern.
Dr.parth
You are active as you mentioned so sedentary life style induce constipation is rare in your case.
You might have simple stomach upset like flu or having simple functional bowel disease.
For bloating relief take more water and fruits with fiber containing food like apple, bannana, wheat bran etc.
Avoid excess spicy food and avoid stress.
You have mentioned right side pain of abdomen.If you also have yellow urine with abdomen pain then measure your liver enzyme study to rule out liver problem.
If you have diarrhea and menstrual problem with your sweating then thyroid profile has to be done.
In your diet use omega 3 fatty acid containing oil that can be useful for reducing gastrointestinal inflammation.
Garlic with honey good for intestine.
Avoid gas forming food like cabbage, cauliflower etc.
If still have problem do ultrasound examination of abdomen.
I hope you will understand my concern.
Dr.parth
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....