HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Do Stomach Cramps And Diarrhea Indicate?

I’ve been having soft(sometimes diarrhea ) stools pretty much everyday for a month and a half, about 5-6 Times a day. Recently, I’ve also been experiencing extreme stomach cramps/pain with the urge to go to the bathroom, and I do. I’ve made an appointment, but unfortunately I can’t be seen until the beginning of January. Should I go to the ER? Could this be Chrons or ulceritave coloitis? I don’t have any blood in my stool or dark stools. This is getting progressively worse, I can’t even finish a meal w/o my stomach hurting.
Fri, 2 Feb 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
HI,

Thanks for using Healthcare Magic



If the pain is severe then you should be seen as soon as possible for assessment to rule out a surgical cause.
In terms of the chronic diarrhea, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis (both are types of inflammatory bowel disease) are possible causes.
Most commonly, there would be blood in the stool but diarrhea can occur without the blood as well.
Other causes of chronic diarrhea are--
(1)food or lactose intolerance

(2)infection

(3)side effect of medication

(4)thyroid disease

(5)diabetes

(6)irritable bowel syndrome



Your doctor would be able to assess you at your appointment to see the likely cause.


I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Do Stomach Cramps And Diarrhea Indicate?

HI, Thanks for using Healthcare Magic If the pain is severe then you should be seen as soon as possible for assessment to rule out a surgical cause. In terms of the chronic diarrhea, Crohn s and ulcerative colitis (both are types of inflammatory bowel disease) are possible causes. Most commonly, there would be blood in the stool but diarrhea can occur without the blood as well. Other causes of chronic diarrhea are-- (1)food or lactose intolerance (2)infection (3)side effect of medication (4)thyroid disease (5)diabetes (6)irritable bowel syndrome Your doctor would be able to assess you at your appointment to see the likely cause. I hope this helps