Am having some difficulty moving my bowels. After a boutAm having some difficulty moving my bowels. After a bout with a cold and upper respiratory infections. I have been having some problems. Had two bowel resections and it is unusual for me to be backed … read more
Dr Chip (M.D.)
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Here is my story over the last few weeks. Take lomotil forHere is my story over the last few weeks. Take lomotil for IBS. When bad days I also add Imodium. This caused a bout of constipation. Ducolax gave me relief. Presented to ER with burning side pain. CT… read more
Dr. David
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I have had chronic diarrhea for 4 months (often with urgencyI have had chronic diarrhea for 4 months (often with urgency & inability to make it to toilet), following simultaneous treatment with Keflex & Cipro for infection at a surgery site on 5th metatarsal. … read more
DrRussMD
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My sister is recovering from a c diff infection. Is itMy sister is recovering from a c diff infection. Is it unusual to no have bowel movements frequently after having this? She is not eating much , but has only gone a couple of times in last 2 weeks. Sh… read more
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I am a Caucasion physician and was 62 y/o and healthy whenI am a Caucasion physician and was 62 y/o and healthy when about 18 months ago a change in bowel function occurred. It has been somewhat progressive and there was a two month period of remission follo… read more
Dr. David
Radiation Oncology Attending Director
Post-Doctoral Degree
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I have had a pain in my lower right side/stomach for almostI have had a pain in my lower right side/stomach for almost 6 months now on and off. It's a sharp pain and almost comes and goes a lot like menstrual cramps. I have been paying a lot of attention to i… read more
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A few weeks ago i noticed what looked like dark reddish typeA few weeks ago i noticed what looked like dark reddish type of mucus in the stool. Since then i have had an increase of mucus to a large amount, but more yellowish,light brown. I feel very gassy and … read more
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My husband is 29 years old and slim built he goes to the loomy husband is 29 years old and slim built he goes to the loo 5 to 6 times a day he is now passing blood. He is in so much pain on his left side just at the side of his belly button after eating anythi… read more
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Last night I had severe gas followed by diarrhea at someLast night I had severe gas followed by diarrhea at some point I also thru up, 2X. After finally getting to sleep, I woke up this am with achie bowels, I took 2 lomotile(allergic to what ever is in Im… read more
Dr Chip (M.D.)
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M.D.
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Why do I have frequent and urgent bowel movements in the morning?I have frequent bowel movements in the morning or after I eat, sometimes very loose, but not always. There is a sense of panic and urgency if I am not close to a bathroom. It's been a few months, off … read more
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I am a 31 year old female who has had digestive probs for ahello I am a 31 year old female who has had digestive probs for a couple of years. My symptoms include normal bowel movements to thinking I am done and then having to go twice on the spot with slimy d… read more
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This question is for any Doctor available; I'm a 33 y.oHi, this question is for any Doctor available; I'm a 33 y.o female. I have been sufering from frequent diarrhea; sometimes I do have solid or pasty stools, color ranges from brown to yellow in color a… read more
khagihara
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I had my gall bladder removed this year in March, since thenI had my gall bladder removed this year in March, since then I've had pretty frequent movements, sometimes within 30 minutes of eating. Just recently though, I've had diminished movements, sometimes s… read more
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My husband suffers from uncontrollable diahhrea and recentlyMy husband suffers from uncontrollable diahhrea and recently Leaky Bladder. He take a medication called Lomotil, which helped a little. I'm concerned that the myriad of other medications he takes are … read more
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My father 73, had bowel resection to remove tumor inMy father 73, had bowel resection to remove tumor in November 2008, he still has constant diarrhea, takes immodium about 4-5 every day it has no effect, any suggestions, his Dr' says live with it but … read more
Dr Chip (M.D.)
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M.D.
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For several months I have had on/off diarehea problems whenfor several months I have had on/off diarehea problems when mostly eating out at restaurants, but sometimes at home too. I have been logging every meal I eat since January and cant really determine an… read more
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For the past 4 month i have not had a regular bowelFor the past 4 month i have not had a regular bowel movement. When I say regular I mean every time i have a bowel movement it is never firm and in most cases it is discolored. Sometimes itsdark and so… read more
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