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Bloated, Painful Abdomen, Loose Bowels, Foul Smell, Mucus In Stool, Lack Of Concentration. Is It IBS?

Hi I have been getting very bad bloating/wind and abdo pain swell as loose stools which is very smelly I have have urgency I am extremely tired and lack concentration. I have what I thought was piless for about 3/months the itching has gone but I still have 2lumps occasionally I have clear mucus in my underwear I was told years ago I might have IBS
Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Any infection in the Gastrointestinal tract
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
3. Increased gas production due to dietary factors or allergy to certain food products.

The feeling of tiredness & lack of concentration can be attributed to inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance in the body, which is secondary to your Gastrointestinal pathology.

Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with Pantoperazole & Dicyclomine preparations, the underlying cause needs to be treated.

So, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper clinical examination done.
Investigations like stool microscopy & culture, Ultrasound scan of abdomen & colonoscopy will be helpful.

Till then, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy diet.

There is no need to worry...you will be fine.
Wishing you a good health & a speedy recovery
Thanks & take care.
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Bloated, Painful Abdomen, Loose Bowels, Foul Smell, Mucus In Stool, Lack Of Concentration. Is It IBS?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to: 1. Any infection in the Gastrointestinal tract 2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome 3. Increased gas production due to dietary factors or allergy to certain food products. The feeling of tiredness & lack of concentration can be attributed to inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance in the body, which is secondary to your Gastrointestinal pathology. Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with Pantoperazole & Dicyclomine preparations, the underlying cause needs to be treated. So, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper clinical examination done. Investigations like stool microscopy & culture, Ultrasound scan of abdomen & colonoscopy will be helpful. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy diet. There is no need to worry...you will be fine. Wishing you a good health & a speedy recovery Thanks & take care.