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What Causes Persistent Diarrhea With Abdominal Distension?

I am a 23 years old male. For the last year I ve been having a lot of diarrhea(not a water diarrhea but more like flakes). I have a lot more diarrhea then I have normal solid stool. When I do have solid stool it looks really weird, always very light brown and sometimes it consists of 2 colors: light brown and green. Sometimes I have to deficate 5 times in a few hours and my belly feels distended almost every day. When i eat corn or bell pepper, it comes out undigested in not more then 6-8 hours. I dont lose weight and i am still hungry. I drink enough water, i have a healthy diet with enough fruit and vegetables.
Thu, 30 Jan 2020
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Hello,

To me, you are having malabsorption problems and that should get further investigated. So better consult with a gastroenterologist, and run abdominal ultrasound, fecal analysis, stool examination for ova parasites, stool culture for Candida.

Liver, kidney, pancreas function tests should run to rule out respective problems.

I can only suggest starting probiotics until you see the gastroenterologist and run the tests as requested above.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Diarrhea With Abdominal Distension?

Hello, To me, you are having malabsorption problems and that should get further investigated. So better consult with a gastroenterologist, and run abdominal ultrasound, fecal analysis, stool examination for ova parasites, stool culture for Candida. Liver, kidney, pancreas function tests should run to rule out respective problems. I can only suggest starting probiotics until you see the gastroenterologist and run the tests as requested above. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician