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What Causes Chronic Diarrhea, Weight Gain, Bloating And Abnormal Menstruation?
Question: I have the following symptoms:
-Significant weight gain
-Chronic diarrhea
-Noisy, bad gas
-Bloating- very severe after eating
-Abnormal periods (relatively new problem)
I have been tested by an allergist and I don't have any allergies. My stool test came back negative.
Please help!
When can I expect to receive a response?
-Significant weight gain
-Chronic diarrhea
-Noisy, bad gas
-Bloating- very severe after eating
-Abnormal periods (relatively new problem)
I have been tested by an allergist and I don't have any allergies. My stool test came back negative.
Please help!
When can I expect to receive a response?
Brief Answer:
some investigations are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
It will be helpful if you mention more information about :-
1. Any history of thyroid disorder?
2. Any history of stress or anxiety?
3. Any history of Ulcers ?
4. What kind of job do you do ?
5 Any medication that you are taking.
Some investigations are needed like :-
1. Endoscopy.
2. Thyroid profile.
3. Anti TPO antibody.
Reply to the above queries and reports of the above mentioned investigations along with a clinical examination by your doctor will help in planning further medical management.
Regards. Thanks.
some investigations are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
It will be helpful if you mention more information about :-
1. Any history of thyroid disorder?
2. Any history of stress or anxiety?
3. Any history of Ulcers ?
4. What kind of job do you do ?
5 Any medication that you are taking.
Some investigations are needed like :-
1. Endoscopy.
2. Thyroid profile.
3. Anti TPO antibody.
Reply to the above queries and reports of the above mentioned investigations along with a clinical examination by your doctor will help in planning further medical management.
Regards. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
it can be due to gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
It seems that your symptoms can be due to gastritis.
I would advise that you should take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg. A probiotic along with digestive enzyme preparation containing pepsin and fungal diastase after meals will have added benefits.
Following precautions will be helpful :-
1.Avoid spicy and oily foods.
2.Avoid being empty stomach for long periods.
3.Avoid mental and emotional stress.
4.Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any.
5.Avoid self medications, especially pain killers and steroids.
6.Drink lots of water daily.
7.Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions.
8.Avoid gas producing foods like peas, cabbage, legumes, etc.
9.Avoid eating fast and talking while eating.
Following investigations, in addition to a clinical examination, will help in planning further medical management :-
1. Endoscopy.
2. Thyroid profile.
3. H. Pylori test.
4. Stool examination.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Regards. Thanks.
it can be due to gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
It seems that your symptoms can be due to gastritis.
I would advise that you should take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg. A probiotic along with digestive enzyme preparation containing pepsin and fungal diastase after meals will have added benefits.
Following precautions will be helpful :-
1.Avoid spicy and oily foods.
2.Avoid being empty stomach for long periods.
3.Avoid mental and emotional stress.
4.Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any.
5.Avoid self medications, especially pain killers and steroids.
6.Drink lots of water daily.
7.Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions.
8.Avoid gas producing foods like peas, cabbage, legumes, etc.
9.Avoid eating fast and talking while eating.
Following investigations, in addition to a clinical examination, will help in planning further medical management :-
1. Endoscopy.
2. Thyroid profile.
3. H. Pylori test.
4. Stool examination.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Regards. Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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