Question 1

what is a medical diagnosis for chronic diarrhea and weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Weight GAIN?: Chronic diarrhea is usually associated with weight loss. If you are experiencing weight gain, then the issue could be related to your diet, especially of you are eating a lot of fatty foods. However, more details discussed with your doctor would be warranted, perhaps a referral to a GI specialist who has a professional interest in chronic diarrhea.

Question 2

almost 2yrs post ercp for sod2.still have chronic diarrhea, pains in side & bk & can't gain weight. on no meds now, is there any help? new research?

Accepted Answer

SOD2: it is very likely in your situation that there is more going on than just sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. SOD does not usually cause diarrhea and weight loss, although the pain that you described certainly could be due to it. I would advise you to return to your gastroenterologist  if your symptoms are persistent. Good luck.

Question 3

i am experiencing  diarrhea (quality: chronic (persistent, sustained)) , nausea (severity: mild) , aching muscles, chills, weight gain (time frame:...

Accepted Answer

Why wait?: Time to see your doctor, with these symptoms you ought to be seen and examined, some blood tests may be needed, meanwhile, drink plain water and clear liquids, wish you well

Question 4

my five year old has lost seven pounds in the last 3 months due to chronic diarrhea. is this a dangerous amount of weight for her to have lost?

Accepted Answer

Significant-yes: The average 5 yo female weighs just above 40 lb and a 7 lb loss over 3 months is significant. It might not be dangerous in the short term, unless paired with unusual fluid losses, but deserves proper evaluation and treatment.Your PCP or pediatrician could start this but referral to a children's specialty center may be needed to track down the problem.

Question 5

is chronic diarrhea w/ weight loss a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

No, not unless...: Chronic diarrhea by itself is not an emergency. Weight loss by itself is not an emergency. However, they become an emergency if new or worse symptoms occur due to the chronic conditions finally causing the patient's body to decompensate (such as due to finally not having enough water, nutrients, or calories remaining in the body).

Question 6

weight gain after receiving 4 bags of normal saline iv solution? i gained 7 lbs. had severe dehyd after diarrhea. in the er, given 4 bags over a 9 hr course. went in at 115lbs and now after 3 days, at 222 lbs. normal? how long till out of body?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Each bag was a Liter of fluid (essentially a quart). Each quart is two pints. A pint of fluid weighs about a pound. "Pints a pound the world round" so you got 8 pints or 8 pounds of fluid. Your weight went up appropriately. If you were severely dehydrated it will stay in your body until your usual input (eating and drinking) and output (peeing and pooping) is restored to normal.

Question 7

can chronic diarrhea cause an inability to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

No: Chronic diarrhea may be due to various medical conditions, but should not cause an inability to lose weight. Because an "inability to lose weight" requires a person to continue eating and/or drinking, there may not exist any medical conditions in which one has a true "inability to lose weight" once his access to foods and drinks is restricted. Chronic diarrhea should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 8

wouldn't it make sense that chronic diarrhea causes weight loss? less calories are being absorbed if the food exits sooner, no?

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Not necessarily: If the diarrhea is due to a issue with the colon, e.g., lactose intolerance, a person would not lose weight despite diarrhea. If the diarrhea is due to a pathology in the small intestine, then the person is more likely to lose weight.
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Question 9

what could be a possible cause of burning/throbbing upper right side stomach pain (under rib), bad night sweats, weight gain, bouts of diarrhea and burning bowel movements? gallbladder has already been removed?

Accepted Answer

: It can be due to many things and needs to be evaluated by a physical exam and appropriate tests. Pl see you doc. Hope you feel better

Question 10

i am 36 i have regular periods and have been trying to concieve for 4 mon my hormones have been a mess i have unexplined weight gain hyper pigmentation severe diarrhea cramping no where near my period sore breasts inability to sleep and over emotional i h

Accepted Answer

Many issues!: Many problems may be unrelated, but pcos needs to be excluded, because of it being a part of metabolic syndrome. You did not mention if you are overweight and carry it on the middle. Pcos is associated with high free (not total) testosterone, which could explain several issues.  Hyperpolactinemia is common, could cause sore breast, but is associated with scant or absent periods.  It needs checking.

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What is a medical diagnosis for chronic diarrhea and weight gain?

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Almost 2yrs post ercp for sod2.still have chronic diarrhea, pains in side & bk & can't gain weight. on no meds now, is there any help? new research?

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I am experiencing diarrhea (quality: chronic (persistent, sustained)) , nausea (severity: mild) , aching muscles, chills, weight gain (time frame:...

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My five year old has lost seven pounds in the last 3 months due to chronic diarrhea. is this a dangerous amount of weight for her to have lost?

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Is chronic diarrhea w/ weight loss a medical emergency?

A member asked:

Weight gain after receiving 4 bags of normal saline iv solution? i gained 7 lbs. had severe dehyd after diarrhea. in the er, given 4 bags over a 9 hr course. went in at 115lbs and now after 3 days, at 222 lbs. normal? how long till out of body?

A member asked:

Can chronic diarrhea cause an inability to lose weight?

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Wouldn't it make sense that chronic diarrhea causes weight loss? less calories are being absorbed if the food exits sooner, no?

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What could be a possible cause of burning/throbbing upper right side stomach pain (under rib), bad night sweats, weight gain, bouts of diarrhea and burning bowel movements? gallbladder has already been removed?

A member asked:

I am 36 i have regular periods and have been trying to concieve for 4 mon my hormones have been a mess i have unexplined weight gain hyper pigmentation severe diarrhea cramping no where near my period sore breasts inability to sleep and over emotional i h

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