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Question: since 2009 I have had stomach issues, constipation, cramps, diarrhea. due to the diarrhea I have lost some weight as well. for this whole month it's been very active the symptoms I have mentioned.
I have gone to a stomach doctor and he checked my prostate and no blood has shown up. I went for blood work and a stool test and nothing showed up either in terms of parasites.
I'm going to my M.D. next week and back to my stomach doctor the following week. i was diagnosed with IBS in the past. i got a sample of Linzess but seem to make my symptoms worst. i only took it for 2 days. since its been a whole montj off and on wjat may i be dealing with?
I have gone to a stomach doctor and he checked my prostate and no blood has shown up. I went for blood work and a stool test and nothing showed up either in terms of parasites.
I'm going to my M.D. next week and back to my stomach doctor the following week. i was diagnosed with IBS in the past. i got a sample of Linzess but seem to make my symptoms worst. i only took it for 2 days. since its been a whole montj off and on wjat may i be dealing with?
Brief Answer:
Life style changes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query dear.
As almost all your tests are normal most likely you are having itirritable bowel syndrome.However a colonoscopy can be done before labelling you as IBS. IBS patients usually experience frequent change in bowel movement patterns, frequent occurrences of gas, diarrhoea or constipation, accompanied by tenesmus (a constant urge to evacuate the bowels), chronic fatigue and even sexual tension.
Take a laxative like lactulose once daily.
Start taking a probiotic(VSL#3) twice daily,Probiotics contains lactobacillus. These are good bacteria's help in proper digestion of food and will help to revive your depleted gastric flora.
Take Fybogel husk-Fybogel sachets and Fybogel Hi-Fibre or Metamucil sachets both contain the active ingredient ispaghula husk.It will improve your bowel habits.It will help forming bulky stools.Initially soak it for 20 minutes in XXXXXXX warm water after that take it.
Take Superia DSR and aristozyme.
Apart from medicines,
-Add fibres to your diet. Fiber adds bulk to your digestive system. It is broadly accessible in grains, vegetables and natural products. Concentrate on soluble fiber.
-Consume plenty fruits and vegetables.
-Take carbohydrates in required quantity like bread, rice, oats, pasta, potatoes, and plantain.
- Include substitutes like soya, rice or oat, milk and yogurts that are rich in calcium in your diet.
-Take a limited amount of foods high in fats and sugars..
-Drink a lot of liquid, no less than 66 ounce every day.
Follow all i adviced for one week and tell me how relieved you are feeling.
Regards
Life style changes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query dear.
As almost all your tests are normal most likely you are having itirritable bowel syndrome.However a colonoscopy can be done before labelling you as IBS. IBS patients usually experience frequent change in bowel movement patterns, frequent occurrences of gas, diarrhoea or constipation, accompanied by tenesmus (a constant urge to evacuate the bowels), chronic fatigue and even sexual tension.
Take a laxative like lactulose once daily.
Start taking a probiotic(VSL#3) twice daily,Probiotics contains lactobacillus. These are good bacteria's help in proper digestion of food and will help to revive your depleted gastric flora.
Take Fybogel husk-Fybogel sachets and Fybogel Hi-Fibre or Metamucil sachets both contain the active ingredient ispaghula husk.It will improve your bowel habits.It will help forming bulky stools.Initially soak it for 20 minutes in XXXXXXX warm water after that take it.
Take Superia DSR and aristozyme.
Apart from medicines,
-Add fibres to your diet. Fiber adds bulk to your digestive system. It is broadly accessible in grains, vegetables and natural products. Concentrate on soluble fiber.
-Consume plenty fruits and vegetables.
-Take carbohydrates in required quantity like bread, rice, oats, pasta, potatoes, and plantain.
- Include substitutes like soya, rice or oat, milk and yogurts that are rich in calcium in your diet.
-Take a limited amount of foods high in fats and sugars..
-Drink a lot of liquid, no less than 66 ounce every day.
Follow all i adviced for one week and tell me how relieved you are feeling.
Regards
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