Diarrhea, menopausal

Oral As a dietary supplement when calcium intake may be inadequate. Conditions that may be associated with calcium deficiency include the following Vitamin D deficiency, sprue, pregnancy and lactation, achlorhydria, chronic diarrhea, hypoparathyroidism, steatorrhea, menopause, renal failure, pancreatitis, hyperphosphatemia, and alkalosis. Some diuretics and anticonvulsants may precipitate hypocalcemia, which may validate calcium replacement therapy. Calcium salt therapy should not preclude the use of other corrective measures intended to treat the underlying cause of calcium depletion. 

Unlabeled Uses Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, opioid withdrawal, prevention of migraine headaches, treatment of diarrhea in diabetes mellitus, menopausal flushing... 

The chemotherapeutic agent does not differentiate between cancerous and normal cells, and hence causes severe toxicity. Toxic effects are leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, ulceration, diarrhea, azoospermia, infertility, premature menopause, alopecia, and vomiting. On prolonged use, these agents may cause gonadal damage and teratogenicity. 

Cold/cough/flu/sore throat Skin problems Heartburn/indigestion Allergy/sinus Premenstrual Constipation/diarrhea Muscle/joint/back pain Upset stomach/nausea Minor eye problems Teeth/gum problems Menopausal symptoms... 

The German E Commission has approved St. John s wort for internal consumption for psychogenic disturbances, depressive states, sleep disorders, and anxiety and nervous excitement, particularly that associated with menopause. Oily Hypericum preparations are approved for stomach and gastrointestinal complaints, including diarrhea. Oily Hypericum preparations are also approved by the Commission E for external use for the treatment of incised and contused wounds, muscle aches, and first degree burns (96). 

For menopausal diarrhea caused by emotional upset in turn due to liver qi invading the spleen, add Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae (Shan Yao), Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (Bai Zhu), Radix Saussureae Seu Vladimiriae Mu Xiang), Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae Da Zao), and mix-fried Radix Glycyrrhizae Zhi Gan Gao). 

Wichtl (2004) reports "relatively rare" side effects, "only with high doses and/or use over very long periods of time." These include sleeplessness, nervousness, diarrhea (particularly in the morning), menopausal bleeding, and hypertony. Martindale and Reynolds (1996) present a litany of side effects attributed to Siegel, whose work has been refuted due to methodological flaws (Blumenthal 1991 Buettner et al. 2006 De Smet 1992 Siegel 1979). 

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