Hello Mr.Douglas,
Welcome to Doctors Spring Forum.
I would like to know some additional information from you :
Do you have spasmodic abdominal pain/ vomiting & nausea/ fever?
Do you have excessive gargling sound in abdomen with flatulence?
With the available described symptoms, there appears to be high possibility of
acute Bacterial gastroenteritis +/- Inflammatory bowel type symptoms. Frequent urge for defecation, weakness and diarrhea suggests the diagnosis. Flu like symptoms with headache appears to be prodromal symptoms of defined pathology.
A basic blood test is indicated ( You should also go for complete blood count
+ thyroid function test ) But if these are done previously there is no need to repeat. You may need an upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy with duodenal biopsy. (To be decided by your Doctor)
You will need to take complete antibiotic course + proton pump inhibitors - available OTC as Prilozec ( once daily for 7 days) , probiotics (available OTC) and antispasmodics in consult with your Doctor.
Avoid milk and all milk products for the coming 5-7 days.
It is less likely that this even is due to the sports supplement. This could be something unrelated. Endoscopy and Biopsy is important if the symptoms are persisting.
Take care,
Do Let me know your other queries/followup questions
Get well soon,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Patient replied :
the pains in my abdomin are more of a stinging ache can last all day or just short the dehydration and urinating is the main problem for me at the moment i wake up with sore dry eyes and lips i havent had any fevers or vomiting tho i have nausea alot more in the morning when i wake or its more just a unwell feeling i guess like post flu say if you had a bad flu .i feel like ive just had one but its every day just tired and run down i cant exercise as i just dont have the energy to. could a intestinal issue cause the urinating problem or would that be more kidney ? my doctor here thought mabe ibs or celiac but i will ask him about a endoscopy of the intestins if i was to go private im guesing a gastrologist would be who to see
Hi,
There appears to be high chances of gastroenteritis (on the basis of defined
symptoms).
There appears to be least possibility of kidney disease.
There could be possibility of celiac disease but whenever a patient comes with complaints of diarrhea, weakness and abdominal pain; possibility of
gastroenteritis appears to be high and complete antibiotics course should be
taken.
If condition won't improve then only other causes should be searched out.
Weakness could be due to loss of potassium in vomiting and diarrhea. You should take potassium rich diet like banana, juices.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Patient replied :
Thanks I've got appointments with a gut specialist and a uroligist that's going to run tests will let you know how I get on