Question 1

i have been waking up to diharrah and stomach cramps for almost 2 years because of "ibs", they have had me on bentyl and xanax (alprazolam) and neither has helped?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: More information is needed to determine the cause of your symptoms. You do not mention if you have had any tests, such as colonoscopy. Suggest starting with your family physician, who can help direct your care and refer you to a gastroenterologist.

Question 2

what causes stomach cramps?

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Food poisoning:      You may have eaten something that has caused food poisoning. Under cooked chicken, lettuce from a salad bar, or poorly prepaed green beans. Often it is caused by a virus that causes an infection in your stomach. 
     If you are vomiting alot and /or have diarrhea, you may need to see a doctor to be evaluated and treated.

Question 3

can men get stomach cramps?

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Yes: There are many reasons why men can get stomach cramps. The simple answer is yes men can get stomach cramps.

Question 4

how long do stomach cramps last?

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It depends: It depends on the cause of the abdominal pain. If this is a chronic problem, it should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 5

how do i relieve stomach cramps?

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Need more info: "Stomach" cramps may be from strong muscular contractions of stomach, intestine, gall bladder, ureter or uterus. The location and cause of the cramps needs to be determined to address the proper treatment. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor.
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Question 6

how do i alleviate stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: This is difficult to answer because stomach cramps can represent pain from any internal abdominal organ, not just the stomach. If you have fever, tenderness to the touch, vomiting, or severe constipation call a doctor. Otherwise, low tech remedies include light exercise, heat, massage, stretching, and breathing. Otc aspirin+caffeine if menses related, otherwise simethicone, peptobismol or laxative.

Question 7

i'm having terrible stomach cramps?

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If there are: no obvious reasons for the cramps (eg: menstruation, dietary "indiscretion" etc ,you should have an in  person examination at an urgent care center. Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 8

male with stomach cramps for weeks?

Accepted Answer

So many causes: Impossible to give an answer without more info: age, other medical issues, current medications, travel, etc. However red flags are weight loss, night time symptoms, blood in stool or vomit, fevers, severe pain that lasts for more then 1 hour. See a md to get this evaluated; it could be nothing or something more serious.

Question 9

stomach cramps and increased bms. why?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Abdominal cramping accompanied by increasing bowel movements could mean anything from irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, gastroenteritis, etc... See your physician.

Question 10

hi, can ciprogen cause stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Ciprogen (ciprofloxacin U.S.) can create a severe intestinal condition. If you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping inform your physician immediately.

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I have been waking up to diharrah and stomach cramps for almost 2 years because of "ibs", they have had me on bentyl and xanax (alprazolam) and neither has helped?

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What causes stomach cramps?

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Can men get stomach cramps?

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How long do stomach cramps last?

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How do i relieve stomach cramps?

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How do i alleviate stomach cramps?

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I'm having terrible stomach cramps?

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Male with stomach cramps for weeks?

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Stomach cramps and increased bms. why?

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Hi, can ciprogen cause stomach cramps?

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