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Took a zinc supp for 2nd time ever on empty stomach, led to nausea & diarrhea, now that ended & have reoccurring pain in upper ab. keeps coming & goin?
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WHY????: Why in the world would anyone use a zinc suppository. If you mean zinc oxide for rectal irritation, see a gastroenterologist.
Answered 3/7/2017
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Probably unrelated: Zinc supplements commonly cause nausea but that should not last very long. Zinc supplements are not known to cause diarrhea or upper abdominal pain, so this is most likely a coincidence and you would be having those symptoms even if you did not take zinc. This is most likely a self-limited virus or food poisoning. If the pain becomes severe or it does not improve in a few days see a doctor.
Answered 3/7/2017
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