Why is my poop yellow-brown and runny? I am 88 years old, female, and have been experiencing this for several weeks, with two bowel movements a day. I take only baby aspirin and sometimes a diarrhea medication. I have quit milk and coffee. There are no other symptoms like cramps, fever, or vomiting, and it doesn't wake me up at night.

April 26th, 2024

Why is my blood sugar 126 when I go to bed and 156 when I wake up? I don’t eat before taking the morning reading. My A1c is in the 6 range now, and I have higher than normal blood sugar readings, hypothyroidism, arthritis, and allergies to many medications and chemicals.

April 12th, 2024

I have been feeling unwell with pale stool. An abdominal MRI showed accumulation in the gallbladder consistent with a sluggish gallbladder, and my direct bilirubin was at the upper end of normal. Could this be related to a blockage not seen by MRI? What other tests should be done, and what can be done about it?

July 5th, 2024

I have had diarrhea for 12 days now. I was on antidepressants and blood pressure meds. My doctor tested my blood and my white blood cells are not elevated. If it’s medication related, how long after stopping meds will it take to stop? I was taking Escitalopram and Methyldopa. I am allergic to Penicillin. I have been on estradiol and Lupron for the past month for IVF as well.

August 25th, 2024

I'm struggling with hard stools that become dried out when they reach my rectum. I'm on medication for constipation (Constella) but it's not working. I drink lots of water and have a high-fiber diet, but I still have issues. I sometimes take stool softeners but find them uncomfortable. What should I do?

January 12th, 2023