Can Imodium cause abdominal pain

Question 1

I had gallbladder removal in 2019 and still have chronic direahea and abdominal pain. all my gastroenterologist has done is put me on cholestromyne powder and dicocylcline and say take imodium as needed. this is not a long term solution?

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This scenario can occur in some people after cholecystectomy and is believed to be caused by too much bile being released directly into the intestinal... Read More

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Question 2

2 and a half weeks ago i came down with diarrhea preceded by significant abdominal pain. after 2 days and several bouts of watery diarrhea, i took an imodium and the movements stopped for a day but then begn again with strong lower abdominal cramping and

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Diarrhea: Check for blood and stool tests for infections. If all normal symptoms continue may need further testing including colonoscopy to check for colitis... Read More

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Question 3

I've been having abdominal pain, sometimes severe. follows eating. occurs with diarrhea (often) or constipation from imodium (loperamide). dr. not sure it's lupus ?

Answer

Not lupus: This sounds more like reflux (gerd), ulcer, or gastritis. An allergic reaction to certain foods or a toxic reaction to certain food proteins (food p... Read More

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Abdominal pain : These are not symptoms of lupus. Need to see a gastroenterologist for further evaluation.

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Question 4

Got extreme vomiting&diarrhea 5 days ago. vomiting lasted 1.5 days&diarrhea has been on&off due to taking imodium (loperamide).cant eat&now have bad abdominal pain?

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Abdominal pain: Your pain may be due to taking imodium, (loperamide) but you should be evaluated by your doctor or the er to determine the cause of your pain.

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Question 5

What in imodium (loperamide) will help stop stomach aches?

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No: Imodium (loperamide) will help in case of diarrhea. But in general does not help for abdominal cramps.

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Question 6

I have chronic diarrhea cause by my anxiety. but i get severe stomach pain and loose stool but not watery. can i take imodium (loperamide) when its not watery?

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Diarrhea: Yes and it may help your symptoms.

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Question 7

For 1 month, drink/food causes stomach pain, heartburn, bloating, loose watery stool, fatigue, imodium, (loperamide) pepto, lansoprazole, none had much benefit. ?

Answer

See GI: Consider work-up to rule out causes such as celiac disease or IBD.

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Question 8

Hello, i have really back upper abdominal pain radiating from my right side. is this a cause for concern?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see ... Read More

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Question 9

What can cause upper abdominal pain?

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Many, many things. : Upper abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of things. Infections, ulcers, GERD, heart attacks, etc......abdominal pain that does not go away is s... Read More

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Question 10

What are causes of upper abdominal pain?

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Many possibilities..: Possible causes of upper abdominal pain include gallbladder disease, ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, intesti... Read More

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Can Imodium cause abdominal pain

I had gallbladder removal in 2019 and still have chronic direahea and abdominal pain. all my gastroenterologist has done is put me on cholestromyne powder and dicocylcline and say take imodium as needed. this is not a long term solution?

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2 and a half weeks ago i came down with diarrhea preceded by significant abdominal pain. after 2 days and several bouts of watery diarrhea, i took an imodium and the movements stopped for a day but then begn again with strong lower abdominal cramping and

I've been having abdominal pain, sometimes severe. follows eating. occurs with diarrhea (often) or constipation from imodium (loperamide). dr. not sure it's lupus ?

Got extreme vomiting&diarrhea 5 days ago. vomiting lasted 1.5 days&diarrhea has been on&off due to taking imodium (loperamide).cant eat&now have bad abdominal pain?

What in imodium (loperamide) will help stop stomach aches?

I have chronic diarrhea cause by my anxiety. but i get severe stomach pain and loose stool but not watery. can i take imodium (loperamide) when its not watery?

For 1 month, drink/food causes stomach pain, heartburn, bloating, loose watery stool, fatigue, imodium, (loperamide) pepto, lansoprazole, none had much benefit. ?

Hello, i have really back upper abdominal pain radiating from my right side. is this a cause for concern?

What can cause upper abdominal pain?

What are causes of upper abdominal pain?

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