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What Causes Constant Tiredness, Headache, Stomach Pain And Changes In Bowel Movement?
Question: Hello I have seen my family physician with complaints of being tired all the time having a mild headache and having stomach pains and bowel movement changes . I have had a ultra sound of my stomach a colonoscopy full blood work and all results came back fine They say I have digestive immune disorder which changing to healthier diet and taking probiotic does not relieve these symptom's
Brief Answer:
Irritable bowel Syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
You seems to be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
However, IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion. We investigate suspected cases of IBS with Thyroid Profile, Fasting Blood Sugar,Ultrasound Abdomen.
If all investigations are normal as you have mentioned blood and stool test (considering these investigations have been performed), then you are probably suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
In case you ever have had blood or mucous in stools, you require to get Colonoscopy to rule out any evidence of Inflammatory bowel disease.
I advice following for treatment of IBS:
1. A proton pump inhibitor like Pantoprazole and Rabeprazole, which will help in neutralizing any acid if you have in stomach.
2. You should avoid fat and pepper in diet and prefer to take soft, bland diet.
3. You can take Smooth Muscle Relaxant like Mebeverine for stomach pain, in case you have.
4. In refractory cases drugs like chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide can be used, if the condition is not responding.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Irritable bowel Syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
You seems to be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
However, IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion. We investigate suspected cases of IBS with Thyroid Profile, Fasting Blood Sugar,Ultrasound Abdomen.
If all investigations are normal as you have mentioned blood and stool test (considering these investigations have been performed), then you are probably suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
In case you ever have had blood or mucous in stools, you require to get Colonoscopy to rule out any evidence of Inflammatory bowel disease.
I advice following for treatment of IBS:
1. A proton pump inhibitor like Pantoprazole and Rabeprazole, which will help in neutralizing any acid if you have in stomach.
2. You should avoid fat and pepper in diet and prefer to take soft, bland diet.
3. You can take Smooth Muscle Relaxant like Mebeverine for stomach pain, in case you have.
4. In refractory cases drugs like chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide can be used, if the condition is not responding.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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