Question 1

i took 3 zithromax pills for bronchitis the other day, felt better so i didn't take anymore. i've been having stomach cramps for 3 days, normal?

Accepted Answer

No: It is probably unrelated to the Zithromax and should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 2

i'm having terrible stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

why am i having such bad stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Try Zantac (ranitidine) : Zantac (ranitidine) 150 bid/ omeprazol 20mg, try. If not get checked for h pylori. Constipation, gastritis are other consideration.

Question 5

i have painful stomach cramps and diarrhoea ?

Accepted Answer

GI symptoms:  Hydrate well with clear, non-caffeinated fluids. Consider a bland diet. COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Question 6

can diverticulosis cause stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis, no.: Diverticulosis should not cause any symptoms you'd notice day to day.  Diverticulitis, an infection of the diverticuli, could cause bad stomach cramps along with fever and diarrhea.  If your symptoms are in between these two extremes, then maybe something else is causing them.

Question 7

does penicillin cause stomach cramps and gas?

Accepted Answer

Yes indeed: Oral penicillin and related antibiotics (e.g. ampicillin, amoxicillin, and others) indeed can cause such symptoms by their effect on intestinal bacteria. If severe or if serious diarrhea, contact the doctor who prescribed it. Don't stop or change treatment except with doctor's advice.

Question 8

what to do if tetracycline and stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Tetracycline side ef: If you are experiencing abdominal cramping and you feel it is due to the tetracycline, then a call or visit to your doctor to report the symptoms . Assuming a different antibiotic is prescribed, stop the tetracycline.

Question 9

what part of the stomach cramps during sports?

Accepted Answer

Hmmmm?: In high activity sports or in sports requiring abdominal muscle use, it is the muscles that usually cramp.  This can be due to use and Lactic Acid buildup or could be due to electrolyte issues.  Just fatigue can be the source too.  Usually not the stomach (digestive sac) that is causing the pain unless it is the pangs of hunger that are hurting.  Stay well hydrated!

Question 10

can you have ibs without having stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Not really: By definition, irritable bowel syndrome (ibd) must include abdominal pain or discomfort of some sort along with diarrhea and/or constipation. If there is no pain we generally refer to the diseases as functional diarrhea or constipation. This is done primarily for classification for research purposes.

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