What causes abdominal pain and diarrhea on daily basis?
Patient: Yes. I am experiencing abdominal pain, diarrhea on a daily basis. Originally, it was just in the morning, once or twice bowel movements. Then, four times a morning; now all day and evening. I cannot digest anything (liquid or solid) without incident. I am 76 years of age and a female. Doctor: Hi. Thanks for your query.Read and understood your concerns, regarding increased frequency of passing motion and inability to digest anything.I would advise you in such a case the following.First of all, get the stool tests done.Blood tests including that for sugar thyroid function testsWhen required a course of an antibiotic, metronidazole, probiotics ,symptomatic and supportive treatment can be done.If no complete relief, further tests of Colonoscopy and CT scan may be needed to find the cause and get treated accordingly.