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2019-03-07 15:49:29
I have been having diarrhea and stomach cramping from quite some time and I was told IBS And my stool test shows occult blood present. What should I do? Find the attach report.
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Occult blood in STOOLS can be due various causes like bleed from gastric ulcers, variceal bleed, colon bleeds. All have different Treatment.
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discuss in details for evaluation
Health Tips
diet is important. avoid spicy foods coffee tea cold drinks etc. have high fibre food, salads green vegetables fruits.

Answered2019-03-18 10:57:00

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You must be having soft semiformed stool not diarrhea. History is not complete. IBS generally present with urgency after taking food and is a lower GI pathology whereas your occult blood may indicate an upper GI pathology that may be associated with you earlier problem.
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visit any physician or surgeon and repeat test for stool to confirm occult blood
Health Tips
should rule out all causesfor GI bleed. need proper consultation

Answered2019-03-09 11:37:21

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