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Noticed Brown String In Bowel Movements. What Could It Be?
Question: I have seen brown stringy bowel movements
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Look, a brown stringy bowel movement may occur due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It may occur due to gastric ulcer or irritable bowel disease.
So, you need a clinical examination first. In case of clinical suspicion, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy should be considered to rule out any gastric ulcer. If required, a stool examination is also suggested.
Now, you need a pantoprazole group of drug. Take it every day at morning before breakfast. You should take a light diet. Avoid fast food, alcohol.
Lastly, consult with your general physician in person for a detailed clinical examination and for ordering required investigations and also for further management accordingly.
Hope this information suffices. Let me know, if you have any more queries.
Regards.
Thank you for posting a query.
Look, a brown stringy bowel movement may occur due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It may occur due to gastric ulcer or irritable bowel disease.
So, you need a clinical examination first. In case of clinical suspicion, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy should be considered to rule out any gastric ulcer. If required, a stool examination is also suggested.
Now, you need a pantoprazole group of drug. Take it every day at morning before breakfast. You should take a light diet. Avoid fast food, alcohol.
Lastly, consult with your general physician in person for a detailed clinical examination and for ordering required investigations and also for further management accordingly.
Hope this information suffices. Let me know, if you have any more queries.
Regards.
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