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Suffering From Constipation, Malabsorption, Muscle Cramps, Fatigue. Diagnosed With Gallbladder Polyp. Pain In The Ribs Area. Medication?

Hi sir....I am suffering from alternating constipation/diarrhea , malabsorption , Muscle cramps , brainfog , fatigue..etc..since 2 months..last month i was diagnosed with 4mm gallbladder polyp ..no calculi...nowadays i am suffering from right sided sholder pain radiating from ribs..very slight ofcourse..i am sick of right side abdomen soreness...i am planning to take taurine 2mg daily(divided 2 doses) , Magnesium Glycinate , Omega 3 s 2000mg -(divided 2 doses),Vitamin C 1000mg(divided 2 doses)
Mon, 10 Dec 2012
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Hello, chaitanya.krrish,
I am assuming that when you say malabsorption, you are not
digesting foods properly. I am not sure if the doctors diagnosed
malabsorption after doing x-rays and blood tests. Lot of conditions
can be associated with malabsorption such as Crohn's disease,
Celiac disease, Pancreatic problems, Tuberculosis involving the
intestine or other diseases that can affect the small bowel.
Hope you have been tested for all of these.
Gallbladder polypis usually asymptomatic and generally does
not need treatment. If that is very large and occurs in a very
elderly, then we advocate removal because of chance of cancer.
Muscle cramps can be due to potassium deficiency along with
magnesium. Pain in the shoulder could be bursitis or arthritis
and if you have a pinched nerve it could radiate.
I am in favor of taking the supplements that you mention.
I would also recommend a good super B-Complex vitamin daily.
I want you to be tested for Pernecious Anemia due to vit-B12 deficiency.
That can give you brainfog .
If you have not had your stool tested for ova and parasites, get that done
along with a complete metabolic panel of blood tests, thyroid function
tests and a complete blood count.
I wish you well.
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Suffering From Constipation, Malabsorption, Muscle Cramps, Fatigue. Diagnosed With Gallbladder Polyp. Pain In The Ribs Area. Medication?

Hello, chaitanya.krrish, I am assuming that when you say malabsorption, you are not digesting foods properly. I am not sure if the doctors diagnosed malabsorption after doing x-rays and blood tests. Lot of conditions can be associated with malabsorption such as Crohn s disease, Celiac disease, Pancreatic problems, Tuberculosis involving the intestine or other diseases that can affect the small bowel. Hope you have been tested for all of these. Gallbladder polypis usually asymptomatic and generally does not need treatment. If that is very large and occurs in a very elderly, then we advocate removal because of chance of cancer. Muscle cramps can be due to potassium deficiency along with magnesium. Pain in the shoulder could be bursitis or arthritis and if you have a pinched nerve it could radiate. I am in favor of taking the supplements that you mention. I would also recommend a good super B-Complex vitamin daily. I want you to be tested for Pernecious Anemia due to vit-B12 deficiency. That can give you brainfog . If you have not had your stool tested for ova and parasites, get that done along with a complete metabolic panel of blood tests, thyroid function tests and a complete blood count. I wish you well.