i've had diarriah for about the past week and a half, and right before i have to go to the bathroom i have serious stomache pains but other than that, i have no other symptoms. i'm not hungry all the time, my stomache doesn't hurt, i'm not throwing up, i don't even have a headahce!! Whats wrong with me?
2007-08-22 13:24:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Perhaps you've got gastro enteritis, stay hydrated and lots of rest, eat foods that absorb liquids.
2007-08-22 13:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by littlemissemilie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been to Mexico lately? Those are the symptoms you get when you drink the water.
If this has gone on for 10 days now, you should visit the doctor. You may very well have picked up a bacteria somewhere that will not leave without an anti-biotic. Cipro or Zithromax works for this. You will need to take one mega dose and it will clear.
Other problems could be colitis or irritable bowel. Both of these things can be treated by a doc easily, but will last a long time without treatment.
Don't worry. Your doctor will not "want to look."
2007-08-22 20:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by LBee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this could very well be irritable bowel syndrome. Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common chronic health disorder in America, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, affecting more people than asthma, diabetes, and depression combined. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a physical - not psychological - disorder that affects mainly the bowel, which is also called the large intestine. The bowel is the part of the digestive system that makes and stores stool. IBS is characterized by its symptoms: lower abdominal pain or discomfort, diarrhea, constipation (or alternating diarrhea/constipation), gas, bloating, and nausea. There is no cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but there are many very effective ways of controlling and even eliminating IBS symptoms.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not a disease. It's a functional disorder, which means that the bowel simply does not work as it should. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is characterized as a brain-gut dysfunction.
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome - What Are IBS Symptoms?
It's important to verify that your symptoms match those of IBS before you accept this diagnosis. As noted, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is characterized by its symptoms: continuous or recurrent lower abdominal pain or cramping (from mild to excruciating) in association with altered bowel motility (diarrhea, constipation, or both). Attacks may strike suddenly at any time of day or night, and may occasionally - though not typically - wake you from a sound sleep. Gas and bloating are common, but vomiting isn't, though it can occur due to nausea from the pain. Upper GI symptoms are not a typical part of the syndrome. For women, attacks are often associated with menstruation. Passing blood, running a fever, swollen extremities, and joint pain are not symptoms of IBS, and point to other disorders.
Points to remember about Irritable Bowel Syndrome and its symptoms
* IBS is a functional disorder in which the bowel doesn't work as it should.
* IBS can cause cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.
* IBS does not damage the bowel.
* IBS cannot be self-diagnosed.
* A doctor should diagnose IBS based on your symptoms and the elimination of other possible diseases through various medical tests.
* Stress and foods (particularly fats, insoluble fibers, and GI irritants) can trigger symptoms, but the underlying pathology of IBS is caused by a brain-gut dysfunction.
See your medical doctor as soon as possible. I've enclosed a link to a website that will give you information on what you should be eating to help stop the problem.
2007-08-22 20:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gastroenteritis
Its a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines. An infection may be caused by spoiled food or unclean water.
It also sounds like you may be dehydrated. Dehydration will cause diarrhea and stomach pains. Get hydrated
2007-08-22 20:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by shellyeph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe ur experiencing extreme PMS symptoms, or maybe u've got some bug. are u lactose intolerant and eating dairy? at this point, either way, its time to see ur doctor. and make sure you drink plenty of fluids as diarrhea really dehydrates u and u'll get even sicker
2007-08-22 20:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by whoops :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋