Brief Answer:
Mild food poisoning

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query,

I can certainly understand your concern,

At this point, it does not seem such an emergency to go to a doctor right away, all you need is to maintain your hydration for the lost fluids from the body.

I would suggest you to do the following:

- I would suggest you to make a cup of hot lemon tea and have it a couple of times.

- Also have some yogurt, which will act as a probiotic and soothen the upset gut.

- Having some bananas will also help in forming some bulk in your stools.

If you are sleepy, you may rest as well.

If at all, your symptoms seems to be persisting, you may consider consulting with a doctor in your area for prescription.

Please feel free to discuss further,

Regards

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Brief Answer:
Stay hydrated

Detailed Answer:
Hi Lizzee,
Thanks for writing back,

Good to hear that your symptoms are improving.

Get a good sleep and consume bland foods like yogurt, fruits and boiled veggies. You will feel better in no time.

You can also try home remedies like apple cider vinegar, ginger tea and lemons. Make sure to keep yourself hydrated.

Stay healthy,

Regards

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Brief Answer:
irritable Bowel Syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for writing back,

Sorry for the delay in replying back,

Since you seem to have irregular bowel movements on and off irrespective of any particular triggers, your symptoms point to features of irritable bowel syndrome.

IBS is common amongst women. It is usually caused by certain food triggers, stress, hormones, bacterial overgrowth, gastroenteritis.
Treatment involves:

- Diet and lifestyle changes

- Medical therapy: like anti- spasmodics, bulk forming agents, anti- diarrheals,

If the diarrhea seems quite bothersome, you may consider to take any anti- diarrheals. But if you find to have repeated attacks, I would suggest it best for you to consult with a gastroenterologist and follow further management.

As for now, avoid foods like milk products, carbonated beverages, vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. Also avoid any foods containing gluten. Include more of fiber supplements. And most important of all, avoid any forms of stress.


I hope this helps.

Please feel free to discuss further,

Regards

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Brief Answer:
Hypoglycaemia or electrolyte imbalance

Detailed Answer:
Hi Lizeee,
Thanks for writing back,

I hope my reply finds you in good health,

Weakness must be due to the low blood sugar or electrolyte imbalance which is common in diarrhea if not properly hydrated. This is the very reason, why I had mentioned you to stay hydrated throughout.

If you find yourself to have giddiness, blurring of vision, extreme fatigue or weakness, I would suggest you go to the ER so that they will put you on fluids.

If not, drink a glass of salted lemon juice and then some tender coconut water or any other juice. Make sure enough amount of salt and sugar goes in.
Stay in bed and take some rest too..

You may also consider consulting with a gastroenterologist for further management of IBS.


I hope this helps.

Please keep me posted on your further outcomes.

Wishing you a fast recovery,

Kind regards

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Brief Answer:
Eat well and stay healthy..

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Good to hear you are feeling better,

Please eat well and stay healthy.. Just avoid any milk products, foods containing gluten and carbonated drinks for the time being.. Wait and watch how the body reacts. If you find to get repetitive attacks, kindly consult with a gastro-enterologist for further investigations and management.

Hope this helps.

Kindly keep me updated on any further events,

Regards

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Brief Answer:
Stool examination would be advisable

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing back,

Changes in stool color could be due to various reasons, and its quite normal to find yellow stools during diarrhea, also when proper intake of food is unlikely.

But if you find the stools to be fluffy or frothy, chances are that there could be some related fat malabsorption or intestinal pathology.

I would suggest it then to consult with a gastroenterologist and do a stool examination and then follow any further instructions.

I hope this helps.

Regards

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