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?

Accepted Answer

: 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 tract. Your gastroenterologist's advice sounds appropriate. Avoid caffeine, greasy foods,very sweet foods &amp; dairy products which can aggravate the diarrhea. You may wish to seek a second opinion from another gastroenterologist as well.

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

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Check for  blood and stool tests for infections.  If all normal  symptoms continue may need further testing including colonoscopy to check for colitis ( inflammation of colon) or post infection irritable bowel syndrome.

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 ?

Accepted 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 protein enteropathy) is yet another possibility.  These symptoms are not typical for lupus.  See a gastroenterologist and/or allergist to sort it out.

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Yes and it may help your symptoms.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 a doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 9

what can cause upper abdominal pain?

Accepted Answer

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 something you should really go see a doc about.

Question 10

what are causes of upper abdominal pain?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities..: Possible causes of upper abdominal pain include gallbladder disease, ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal cancer, etc.  I advise you to see your doctor for further evaluation including a thorough medical history, physical examination, blood tests, and possible ultrasound, ct scan, or even upper endoscopy, depending on the above information.

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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

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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 ?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

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What can cause upper abdominal pain?

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What are causes of upper abdominal pain?

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