I've been experiencing really bad pain during bowel movements, and it lasts for hours afterward. There's no blood in my stool, but it always feels like a pinching sensation inside and there's also itching around my rectum. Can you suggest the best remedy for this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

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5+ Yrs

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Loose motions with sour burps can be uncomfortable and concerning. Given your symptoms, it's possible that you're experiencing:

Possible Causes

Gastroenteritis: A viral or bacterial infection that causes stomach inflammation, leading to loose motions and sour burps.

Acid reflux: Stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus, causing sour burps and discomfort.

Food poisoning: Consuming contaminated food or drinks, leading to stomach upset and loose motions.

Complications to Watch Out For

Dehydration: Excessive loose motions can lead to dehydration, especially if you're not drinking enough fluids.

Electrolyte imbalance: Loss of essential electrolytes like potassium, sodium, and chloride can cause muscle weakness, fatigue, and heart problems.

Persistent stomach pain: If stomach pain persists or worsens, it may indicate a more serious underlying condition.

Recommendations

Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broths, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.

Bland diet: Stick to a bland diet of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (BRAT diet) to help firm up your stool.

Over-the-counter medications: Consider taking antacids or acid reducers like Tums, Rolaids, or Zantac to help alleviate sour burps.

Consult a doctor: If your symptoms persist, worsen, or you experience any of the following:

Severe stomach pain

Vomiting blood or black tarry stools

Fever above 101.5F (38.6C)

Signs of dehydration (excessive thirst, dark urine, dizziness)

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I've been feeling some tightness in my mid to lower abdomen and I've noticed my acid reflux has been worse lately. Occasionally, I feel nauseous and I've had a cough that seems to be getting better now, but my bowel movements have been all over the place. What could be causing all this?

Your symptoms, including abdominal tightness, acid reflux, nausea, cough, and irregular bowel movements, suggest possible gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); consider consulting a gastroenterologist for a thorough evaluation, including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, or imaging tests, to determine the underlying cause and develop a personalized treatment plan, which may include dietary changes, antacids, acid reducers, or medication to manage symptoms.

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So my mom, Karthiyayani, went to your clinic on the 9th because she had this stomach pain after taking the Duvanta tablet at night. You originally prescribed Palmigas, Duvanta, Gpital, and Pan D. She didn't take the Pan D at night like you instructed, only in the morning. We're just a bit worried since your clinic isn't open on Sundays, and wanted to ask if she should keep taking these meds or not.

Karthiyayani should continue the prescribed medicines: Medicines to Continue 1. Palmigas 2. Duvanta (as directed) 3. Gpital (as directed) Next Steps 1. Monitor stomach pain and report any worsening. 2. Follow dosage instructions. 3. Schedule a follow-up appointment for Monday or earliest available time. Please confirm her condition improves or worsens. If concerns arise, contact the clinic or on-call doctor.

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