Question 1

what does it mean if you have diarrhea and brown discharge?

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Diarrhea: Diarrhea and a brownish vaginal discharge may indicate that you have a bacterial infection. See your doctor for appropriate cultures and treatment.

Question 2

i have been having stomach pains, headache, diarrhea and brown discharge for three days. i just got off my period yesterday. what could this be from?

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Depends: People can have stomach pain, diarrhea and headache with gastroenteritis.However physical examination is important and dehydration is always a big concern.

Question 3

ill be 38 weeks friday. i've been having a lot of discharge and really loose stools. is this a sign ill be in labor?

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Possibly beginning: U say you're at 38 wks. U could be just getting diahrrea. Speak to your Ob tomorrow AM and be evaluated.

Question 4

37weekspreg.increased painful period like cramps, throbbing backpain, thicker more discharge.no infections/bleeding.loose stools all the time.normal?

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Check with OB doc: You need to check with your obstetrican because some of the symptoms you are having could be of serious nature. Of course some others are just part of late pregnancy. But it is better to be safe and call you doctor. Good luck.

Question 5

30 weeks prego.loose stools, lower back pain, extra discharge, cramping, irregular non painful contractions, always feeling bloated/full . normal?

Accepted Answer

A lot of things!: Loose stools can be normal in pregnancy. Back pain, definitely normal. Extra discharge, also normal. Irregular contractions, yes, normal. Always feeling bloated also normal.  If you're worried at all, doctor can perform a cervical length us to make sure your irregular contractions aren't leading to pre-term labor.  Good luck!

Question 6

recently hospitalized for 2 days and given 2 antibiotics through iv for the 2 days. discharged 4 days ago. have been having diarrhea/loose stools about 1-3 times a day now since discharged. is that normal when given iv antibiotics? what can help?

Accepted Answer

: Diarrhea is not normal. It would be prudent to contact the doctor who prescribed the antibiotics to ascertain if you need to be tested for C diff infection which can happen due to antibiotic treatment. 
Visit this site for info: https://www.cdc.gov/cdiff/what-is.html#:~:text=diff-,C.,the%20United%20States%20each%20year.

Question 7

my baby is 5 mnths old and his tummy has diarrhea for 14days. about 6 to 7 nappies are being used a day. he was admitted for two days and then discharged. the dr said it's a viral infection and that it should work itself out. can it be something else?

Accepted Answer

Reevaluation: You should take him to his doctor to be reevaluated and have stool culture to find the cause so be treated.

Question 8

i had a laparotomy adhelosis surgery 8 days ago.. discharged . two days later i had diarrhea due to the dulcolex given to me. then i did not have bowel movements for four days. today i was pressed and when i pooped it was so pain and bloody ?

Accepted Answer

See GI: It's quite common to have constipation after surgery. Milder laxatives such as Lactulose or Miralax are preferred.Its possible You developed impaction due to hard stools, due to inactivity and lack of hydration  post surgery. Due to presence of blood, even though etiology seem obvious, you should get examined , Have R/E and Sigmoid/Colonoscopy to r/o more serious Dx. Drink a plenty of fluids.

Question 9

i was discharged from the hospital after a biliary stent was placed due to bile leakage, and my biloma was not drained. feel abdominal pain / diarrhea. gallbladder fossa fluid measures 5.5 x 7.8 x 5.9cm. should it have been drained? how to proceed?

Accepted Answer

: The doc who treated you will decide - so pl see him/her. Small collections often get absorbed, If not they can be drained by a needle . good luck

Question 10

what could brown discharge mean?

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Old blood being: Cleaned from the uterus.

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What does it mean if you have diarrhea and brown discharge?

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I have been having stomach pains, headache, diarrhea and brown discharge for three days. i just got off my period yesterday. what could this be from?

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Ill be 38 weeks friday. i've been having a lot of discharge and really loose stools. is this a sign ill be in labor?

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37weekspreg.increased painful period like cramps, throbbing backpain, thicker more discharge.no infections/bleeding.loose stools all the time.normal?

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30 weeks prego.loose stools, lower back pain, extra discharge, cramping, irregular non painful contractions, always feeling bloated/full . normal?

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Recently hospitalized for 2 days and given 2 antibiotics through iv for the 2 days. discharged 4 days ago. have been having diarrhea/loose stools about 1-3 times a day now since discharged. is that normal when given iv antibiotics? what can help?

A member asked:

My baby is 5 mnths old and his tummy has diarrhea for 14days. about 6 to 7 nappies are being used a day. he was admitted for two days and then discharged. the dr said it's a viral infection and that it should work itself out. can it be something else?

A member asked:

I had a laparotomy adhelosis surgery 8 days ago.. discharged . two days later i had diarrhea due to the dulcolex given to me. then i did not have bowel movements for four days. today i was pressed and when i pooped it was so pain and bloody ?

A member asked:

I was discharged from the hospital after a biliary stent was placed due to bile leakage, and my biloma was not drained. feel abdominal pain / diarrhea. gallbladder fossa fluid measures 5.5 x 7.8 x 5.9cm. should it have been drained? how to proceed?

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What could brown discharge mean?

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