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34 female. oily (rust-colored), foul smelling diarrhea after eating tonight. been having some mild nausea after eating this past week. what's wrong?

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Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Acute diarrhea: You are undergoing an episode of acute diarrhea. which can be from infections;viral, bacterial, fungal, food intolerance, usually go away in few days. Acute, watery diarrhea is usually caused by a virus (viral gastroenteritis.) Medications such as antibiotics and drugs that contain magnesium products are also common offenders. Recent dietary changes can also lead to acute diarrhea. These include intake of coffee, tea, colas, dietetic foods, gums or mints that contain poorly absorbable sugars. Acute bloody diarrhea suggests a bacterial cause like Campylobacter, Salmonella or Shigella. Eating contaminated foods such as ground beef or fresh fruit can cause diarrhea due to E.coli 0157:H7. Diarrhea associated with recent antibiotic use suggests an infection with Clostridium difficile. Most episodes of acute diarrhea resolve quickly and without antibiotic therapy with simple dietary modifications. See a doctor if you feel ill, have bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain or diarrhea lasting more than 48 hours. .

Answered 11/28/2017

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