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Suggest Treatment For Alternating Constipation And Diarrhea
My son swings back and forth from constipation to diarrhea constantly certain foods such as rich cream sauces and spicy foods causes diarrhea and then other foods causes constipation. What can you take over the counter to help or hpshould you go directly to a gastroenterologist?
Thu, 30 May 2019
Hello,
I think he should see a gastroenterologist first. We should determine the right diagnosis : if there is any organic problem or just functional (IBS).
So, better :
- consult with gastroenterologist
- run : complete blood count, stool analysis and culture and sensitivity testing, abdominal ultrasound, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy.
For the moment, I can only suggest to :
- make some healthy changes in his diet
- avoid foods that would aggravate the symptoms
- increase fluids intake
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
I think he should see a gastroenterologist first. We should determine the right diagnosis : if there is any organic problem or just functional (IBS).
So, better :
- consult with gastroenterologist
- run : complete blood count, stool analysis and culture and sensitivity testing, abdominal ultrasound, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy.
For the moment, I can only suggest to :
- make some healthy changes in his diet
- avoid foods that would aggravate the symptoms
- increase fluids intake
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
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