Frequent abdominal pain, loose stools with farting are signs of what disease?

Question
Hello doctor,
I often have abdominal pain and loose stools (difficult to form) and often fart continuously and long. My fingernails have been showing black streaks for a long time. The doctor told me that I often have abdominal pain, loose stools with farting, what are the signs of disease? Is it dangerous for my nails to appear black, doctor? Thank you doctor.
Gia Bao (1991)
Answer
Hello,
To the question “What is the sign of frequent abdominal pain, loose stools with farting? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You often have abdominal pain, loose stools (difficult to form), persistent farting, which is a sign of diarrhea or digestive disorders a. You should eat in moderation, limit gas-producing foods (milk, sticky foods, ...). If the condition persists, you should see a gastroenterologist for treatment advice.
You have a black nail stripe, you may have a micronutrient deficiency, so you should see a nutritionist for advice.
If you still have questions about frequent abdominal pain, loose stools with farting, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!

Answered by Doctor Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.