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Congenial Gasteroschisis, Have Irregular Bowel Movements, Discharge And Foam From Anus. Blood Test Normal. Cause?
I was born with gasteroschisis now age 19 I am still having bowel issue I have dropped from size 12 to a lose 8 eating habits have remained, bowel movement changes on a daily basis often accompanied by orange mucus , today I have discharge and foam from my anus . I have had repeated blood testing - everything normal - but feel as though nothing is ressolved with still a distended painful abdo area?
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
Hi,
Usually, gastroschisis is treated surgically when the baby is born. As you are 19 years old, you supposed to already had that intervention.
Discharge and foam from anus could indicate a gastrointestinal infection, for which I would recommend to perform coproculture.
Another reason could be a malabsorption of lipids; therefore you might run some tests for malabsorption.
Until the results are in, you can take probiotics to regulate the normal flora of the intestines.
Usually, gastroschisis is treated surgically when the baby is born. As you are 19 years old, you supposed to already had that intervention.
Discharge and foam from anus could indicate a gastrointestinal infection, for which I would recommend to perform coproculture.
Another reason could be a malabsorption of lipids; therefore you might run some tests for malabsorption.
Until the results are in, you can take probiotics to regulate the normal flora of the intestines.
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