What Causes Diarrhea And Flatulence?
Question: For several months I have had very loose bowel movements and embarrassing flatulence. I have had more than one accident, soiling my underwear. I don't have any cramping and have not lost any weight. There have been no changes in my diet or medications.
Brief Answer:
Following causes to loose motion and flatulence...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
There are various factors contributing to very loose bowel movement and flatulence:
- malabsorption
- food intolerance
- anal incontinence
Further investigations are necessary to run in order to determine the right cause:
- diabetes testing
- colonoscopy
- upper endoscopy
- malabsorption testing
- pancreas/liver function tests
- abdominal ultrasound
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
Following causes to loose motion and flatulence...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
There are various factors contributing to very loose bowel movement and flatulence:
- malabsorption
- food intolerance
- anal incontinence
Further investigations are necessary to run in order to determine the right cause:
- diabetes testing
- colonoscopy
- upper endoscopy
- malabsorption testing
- pancreas/liver function tests
- abdominal ultrasound
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So, do you recommend I see my family doctor? Is there any reason why I could not postpone see a doctor for a couple months?
Brief Answer:
Not advised to wait more time...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for following up.
As you are saying that your problems lasted for several months; then, it is time to get further investigations to determine final diagnosis now. My opinion is to get checked now and not to wait for a couple of months.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
Not advised to wait more time...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for following up.
As you are saying that your problems lasted for several months; then, it is time to get further investigations to determine final diagnosis now. My opinion is to get checked now and not to wait for a couple of months.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar