bad Diarrhea!!!!!

Hi to all!!!!                 I have been out 2 years now and have been having BAD diarrhea for a couple of weeks on and off. Has anyone had that problem. I really watch what I eat. I cannot figure out what is causing it... Any suggestions??????  Katie

Hi Diarrhea can be common post RNY but usually only for more distal bypasses. Is this new? What do you mean by watchyour food? Milk/dairy can cause as can sugar or carbs for many and fats. Is your gallbladder intact? What are you drining? Lates or alcohol can also cause. Celiac is not uncomon after RNY! Culd be nothing much or could be more serious issues in the GI system (unerlying disease or issue)..too mny things it could be to help w/o proper medical attention! I would recommend seeking medical advise to figure out treatment as left untreated can cause dehydration, nutritional deficiencies and be severe if not life threatening from electrolyte abnormalities!

Dehydration

Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which means the body has lost too much fluid and too many electrolytes and can’t function properly. Dehydration is particularly dangerous in children and in older adults and must be treated promptly to avoid serious health problems. Any stress or new meds perhaps? http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/diarrhea/

Acute diarrhea is usually related to a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection. Chronic diarrhea is usually related to functional disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease.

A few of the more common causes of diarrhea include the following:

• Bacterial infections. Several types of bacteria consumed through contaminated food or water can cause diarrhea. Common culprits include Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli (E. coli).

• Viral infections. Many viruses cause diarrhea, including rotavirus, Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and viral hepatitis.

• Food intolerances. Some people are unable to digest food components such as artificial sweeteners and lactose—the sugar found in milk.

• Parasites. Parasites can enter the body through food or water and settle in the digestive system. Parasites that cause diarrhea include Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium.

• Reaction to medicines. Antibiotics, blood pressure medications, cancer drugs, and antacids containing magnesium can all cause diarrhea.

• Intestinal diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and celiac disease often lead to diarrhea.

• Functional bowel disorders. Diarrhea can be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome.

Some people develop diarrhea after stomach surgery or removal of the gallbladder. The reason may be a change in how quickly food moves through the digestive system after stomach surgery or an increase in bile in the colon after gallbladder surgery.

People who visit foreign countries are at risk for traveler’s diarrhea, which is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Traveler’s diarrhea can be a problem for people visiting developing countries. Visitors to the United States, Canada, most European countries, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand do not face much risk for traveler’s diarrhea. See Preventing Traveler’s Diarrhea.

In many cases, the cause of diarrhea cannot be found. As long as diarrhea goes away on its own, an extensive search for the cause is not usually necessary.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diarrhea

I had diarrhea for the first two weeks...I blamed it on the liquid diet...once I started with more solid foods it improved.  Just make sure you are getting enough fluids and you might want to call the doctor just to be safe.  Good Luck...it does get better Rosemary

Maybe your not getting enough fiber.  Even if you have only liquid, if it contains fiber you wont have diarrhea.  Fiber adds bulk to your stool, and without it you will have the runs!!!  I hope it stops soon, because i had it for the past 3 weeks, and it sucks!!!  Good luck!