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Posted on Fri, 21 Feb 2020

Question: Hello- I am a 43 year old female who for the past six or so months have been dealing with stomach issues. About once every other week I have episodes of very loose urgent bowel movements there is usually a bit of constipation before hand along with abdominal cramping. I have not noticed any bleeding or weight loss. I went to gastro he feels like its IBS and have a colonoscopy scheduled for April. What can I do to treat these flare ups while I wait. Should I be concerned that something more serious is going on

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.

I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

It looks more like IBS only.
Was Celiac ruled out?
Is your hemoglobin within normal limits?

Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Celiac was ruled out by biopsy and I just recently had a physical with complete bloodwork my hemoglobin levels were normal. The earliest I could schedule my colonoscopy for is April is it ok to wait and if so what can I do when I feel a flare I tend to fluctuate between periods of constipation followed by diarrhea almost as if my body is purging itself

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (7 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Since hemoglobin is within normal limits, there is no need to worry.
You do not have any red signs.
You can wait for colonoscopy till April.
Take high fiber diet, take fiber supplements like metamucil and drink lot of fluids which will help relieve constipation.
Take low FODMAP diet which will help in IBS.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng