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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Christian Stone is a gastroenterologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Stone specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Stone performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
34 years
Experience
Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
- LAS VEGAS, NV
- Unicersity of California Berkeley
- Accepting new patients
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White flecks in stool
Yes that makes sense.
Intense Bowel/Lower Stomach Burning
Maybe you have irritable bowel syndrome. This is best diagnosed and treated by a GI doctor.
Retaining water after enemas
No. If you don't have pain then there should not be danger from retaining fluid from the enema. It will eventually pass or it will resorbed by the colon.
Colonoscopy biopsy results
Hard for me to interpret since I don't know why a biopsy was taken and what type of tissue was sampled. It sounds like normal appearing colon mucosa was biopsied but this is usually READ MORE
Hard for me to interpret since I don't know why a biopsy was taken and what type of tissue was sampled. It sounds like normal appearing colon mucosa was biopsied but this is usually not done unless something specific is being worked up, such as diarrhea.
Pain on one side and gas.
Sounds like abdominal distension or bloating. If you have a lot of flatus too, then all of this is often the result of carbohydrate malabsorption. Try to lower carbs by following READ MORE
Sounds like abdominal distension or bloating. If you have a lot of flatus too, then all of this is often the result of carbohydrate malabsorption. Try to lower carbs by following a Low FODMAP diet. Also, make sure you stay on some laxatives to avoid constipation.
why am i bleeding from my anus
This type of bleeding is usually from internal hemorrhoids
Endoscopy Questions
The upper endoscopy should not be painful for you, even with the history of Sjogrens. You might want to inquire about the type of sedation that will be used, because some types READ MORE
The upper endoscopy should not be painful for you, even with the history of Sjogrens. You might want to inquire about the type of sedation that will be used, because some types provide deeper sedation than others. Most people don't remember anything about the exam, especially if you are put to sleep with propofol.
Praziquantel
Not sure what kind of worm is being treated, but most of the time you will not see anything in the stool, unless it is a larger sized worm like ascaris.
Ketorolac side effects
It's possible that the nausea is secondary to ketorolac, but after 4 days it should be still be happening. I would look for another cause.
Digestive problems
I think you are saying that you are constipated. If this is true, then you should take daily laxatives like miralax and/or dulcolax.
Hemorrhoids
Seek medical attention if the bleeding is frequent, prolonged or if you develop anemia or feel like you might pass out.
gallbladder
It's not necessarily abnormal to have a contracted gallbladder on xray tests. It may the natural state of your relaxed gallbladder.
Indentation in poop
An anal fissure often results in an anal papilla, which is some raised benign tissue in the anal canal. There is no way you would know if you had a papilla because it can only READ MORE
An anal fissure often results in an anal papilla, which is some raised benign tissue in the anal canal. There is no way you would know if you had a papilla because it can only be seen during an exam such as an anoscopy or colonoscopy. The papilla can leave an indentation on the stool.
My stomach issues
It's probably multiple things happening at the same time, affecting different parts of the GI tract. Constipation alternating with diarrhea is classic for IBS. Flatus is usually READ MORE
It's probably multiple things happening at the same time, affecting different parts of the GI tract. Constipation alternating with diarrhea is classic for IBS. Flatus is usually the result of carbohydrate malabsorption. Nausea and fatigue are very vague and could be from a GI or non-GI cause. Each symptom needs to be worked up separately.
What medications to avoid with constipation?
Most medications will have some small percentage of patients who report constipation, but the most obvious ones to avoid are opioids and antidiarrheals.
Can nausea be fixed with medications?
Yes, there are medications like ondansetron and promethazine available, but it depends on the cause of the nausea.
What can cause rectal bleeding?
Many possible causes but the most commo, by far, is internal hemorrhoids. It really matters what the bleeding is like, how frequent, whether it happens after a bowel movement, READ MORE
Many possible causes but the most commo, by far, is internal hemorrhoids.
It really matters what the bleeding is like, how frequent, whether it happens after a bowel movement, causes anemia, etc, etc .
It really matters what the bleeding is like, how frequent, whether it happens after a bowel movement, causes anemia, etc, etc .
I'm worried! Is it my stomach or anxiety, or something worse?
It's probably mostly anxiety causing you these intestinal symptoms. When you drink alcohol, you feel more relaxed, so the GI symptoms get better. Try to find healthier relaxation READ MORE
It's probably mostly anxiety causing you these intestinal symptoms. When you drink alcohol, you feel more relaxed, so the GI symptoms get better. Try to find healthier relaxation techniques, like meditation or exercise.
See a doctor to make sure you are not anemic.
See a doctor to make sure you are not anemic.
Intolerance to coffee?
Coffee is well known to cause diarrhea in many patients. It's thought to be a caffeine effect. In other cases it might be related to ingestions of dairy or sugar that was added READ MORE
Coffee is well known to cause diarrhea in many patients. It's thought to be a caffeine effect. In other cases it might be related to ingestions of dairy or sugar that was added to the coffee.
Stomach Issues Out of Nowhere
No, this is not from the birth control. Sensitivity of the intestines or stomach usually arises from a infection. You may have had a mild bout of food poisoning, gastroenteritis, READ MORE
No, this is not from the birth control. Sensitivity of the intestines or stomach usually arises from a infection. You may have had a mild bout of food poisoning, gastroenteritis, or have H pylori. A visit to a PCP or GI doc can provide a work up looking for these.
