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The severe urgency to poop with only mucus coming out is usually a sign of proctitis (rectal inflammation). The common causes of proctitis are dysentery, Sexually-transmitted diseases of the anorectal canal, Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), anal fissures, and inflamed hemorrhoids.
To treat yellow stool, you have to identify its cause at first and then treat it accordingly. Common causes of yellow stool to treat are IBS with diarrhea, fatty indigestion, gallbladder diseases, liver diseases, pancreatic diseases, medications, and bile acid diarrhea.
The starting dose of MiraLAX for severe constipation is 17 grams of powder in 8 ounces or 240 mL of beverage. You can gradually increase the dose to 34 grams per day if there is no response. Don’t use Miralax more than once daily for severe constipation unless prescribed by your doctor.
Black stool is caused by either gastrointestinal bleeding, black foods, or black medications. You should be concerned by black stool if you suspect bleeding inside your gut. common causes of black stools due to bleeding include peptic ulcer disease, bleeding esophageal varices, malformed blood vessels, or gastrointestinal cancers.
Treatment of metformin-induced diarrhea includes adjusting the dosing and the time of metformin, switching to the extended-release formula, taking a metformin holiday, and avoiding the foods that aggravate diarrhea.
Bloating is not a frequent side effect of esomeprazole (Nexium). Short-term use of Nexium (for a week or two) is less likely to cause bloating. However, Acid suppression from long-term use of Nexium and other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can result in overgrowth of the gut bacteria and subsequent bloating.
Gastritis is not known to cause constipation. However, some studies linked the eradication of H. pylori (a stomach bug that causes gastritis) to the relief of constipation. Other possible causes of constipation with gastritis are associated constipation disorders, decreased food intake, faulty diet habits, psychological stress, and some medications.
The feeling of a tight band around your stomach is commonly caused by a condition called functional dyspepsia. Other less common causes include irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, chronic gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gallbladder inflammation, food intolerances, and others.
Sharp pain in the upper stomach pain can originate from organs inside your abdomen or your chest. the most common cause of sharp upper stomach pain is gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. The most dangerous cause is heart attacks. always consult your doctor if you have sharp intolerable pain.
