Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Incomplete Defecation, Bloating, Flatulence And Burning Sensation In Abdomen?
Question: I have had a problem with incomplete bowels for the past 4 years. Because of that I used to get so much of bloating and foul rdoured flatulence, besides tremendous amont of urning sensationin the abdomen. Tried everything, laxatives etc, nothing helped. The situation became so bad that I was scared of eating anything. The cure came in the form of plain water enemas, which gave me immediate relief. I have been taking regular (every day or alternate days)enemas since then. If I don't take for more than 2 days, I again get bloating and foul odoured gases. This has severely restricted my travel etc. A few days back I was prescribed Darolac (sachet) 1 thrice daily for 5 days. The effect was almost immediate. I have not taken an enema for the past 3 days, there is no bloating or foul odoured , even though the bowels are not complete.
Can I continue to take it longer, I mean regularly and indefinitely, or is there a limit to it ?
Can I continue to take it longer, I mean regularly and indefinitely, or is there a limit to it ?
Brief Answer:
Yes you can or switch to natural products like curd.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for posting on HCM.
Darolac sachets which you are taking are called probiotic group of medication. It means it contains certain colonies of bacteria which are found normally in our intestines. Thus they help to restore the flora of our gut and reduce symptoms of bloating and odor. So basically it is powder containing bacteria which are helpful for our intestines which you take orally.
There is no harm in taking it for longer time but it is usually prescribed for 1 or 2 weeks until the normal gut flora are replaced and there is no longer need to provide with additional flora to intestines.
You can also try taking curd or yogurt which are also natural probiotics containing lactobacilli and you can include them in your diet.
I would advise you to take darolac every day for 2 weeks and then slowly switch to curd or yogurt and once you feel that the presenting symptoms have reduced ie. Bloating and foul smelling stools you can stop taking it on daily basis.
I hope I have given satisfactory answer to your query, if you still have any more query kindly write back to me and I will be happy to help.
Thank you
Yes you can or switch to natural products like curd.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for posting on HCM.
Darolac sachets which you are taking are called probiotic group of medication. It means it contains certain colonies of bacteria which are found normally in our intestines. Thus they help to restore the flora of our gut and reduce symptoms of bloating and odor. So basically it is powder containing bacteria which are helpful for our intestines which you take orally.
There is no harm in taking it for longer time but it is usually prescribed for 1 or 2 weeks until the normal gut flora are replaced and there is no longer need to provide with additional flora to intestines.
You can also try taking curd or yogurt which are also natural probiotics containing lactobacilli and you can include them in your diet.
I would advise you to take darolac every day for 2 weeks and then slowly switch to curd or yogurt and once you feel that the presenting symptoms have reduced ie. Bloating and foul smelling stools you can stop taking it on daily basis.
I hope I have given satisfactory answer to your query, if you still have any more query kindly write back to me and I will be happy to help.
Thank you
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
