“Why do I have off and on diarrhea?”
I have had diarrhea off and on for three weeks now. It’s not a lot every time I go but I have to be near a bathroom when I do go. I had my gallbladder out 9 1/2 years ago. I also have itp, hypothyroidism, seizures due to itp, and high blood pressure.
Female | 41 years old
Complaint duration: 3 weeks
Medications: Chostermine, levo, Hydrochlorothiazide
Conditions: Hypothyroidism, seizures due to itp, ibs-d, itp, migraine headaches
3 Answers
Diarrhea can be from many reasons (more than 20!). Commonest being lactose intolerance and irritable bowel. However, more extensive work-up is needed to make sure you do not have a serious condition. Please contact your gastroenterologist for further diagnostic work-up.
3 weeks of diarrhea is considered an acute diarrhea and most of these are from a transient infection. If the diarrhea continues for more than 4 weeks, then it is considered chronic and you should be evaluated and tested to try to determine a cause.
You can develop lactose intolerance at any age. I suggest stopping milk products untill you see your doctor.
