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Suggest Remedy For Frequent Bowel Issues And IBS

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Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2016
Question: hi doctor, i am 54 years XXXXXXX lady. i am always suffering from stomach trouble. always having a tendency to pass stool. sometimes it is so severe that i have to take antibiotic at least thrice in a year . i have consulted many doctors, many tests done , but of no use. doctors are telling that i m suffering from IBS. i have taken many proprebiotics, when i take these , i feel a bit better, but when stopped again the symptoms come. my life has become hell. no doctor could cure me. i am not diabetic, i m taking betaloc 25 for high BP, BP is under control with this medicine. but due to stomach trouble i cant enjoy the life, always there is an uneasiness. now i m almost sure that i will never b cured and i hate to consult doctors for the same disease frequently. my kidney profile test are also perfect, i dont have thyroid problem or anemia. as a last resort i have written to you , can u help?regards
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide further information

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.

I went through your query and attached reports in detail.

To guide you further, I require you to furnish following information.

1. What kind of irritable gut you have? is it diarrhea predominant or constipation predominant or mixed.

2.Did you ever took up upper GIT endoscopy for the same? If yes, please attach the reports.

3. Is there any evidence of stressful situations in your life either in the past or present?

Further management if any is largely based on your answers

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (50 minutes later)
madam it is mostly diarrhea predominant .
I had upper GIT endoscopy 4 times ,last one was done during 2009, but as far as i remember nothing was detected.
i am a working woman in a responsible post, my husband is quite sick with cardiac problem and ankylising spondelitis ,my son stays far ,there were many stressful situation in my life which still exists and cannot be totally eliminated.

madam i have send some clarifications sought by you, but no reply has been received yet,my problem remain unsolved.please
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (31 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Anti IBS and Anti anxiety agents are the need of the hour.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.

I worked through your query in detail.

IBS-Diarrhoea type is related directly to the underlying chronic stressful events.

You need an early Oral therapy with IBS agents and Anxiolytics.

I generally prescribe Oral pills of ALOSETRON 0.5 mg one tab twice a day for 4 weeks. Additionally Tab NEXITO FORTE one tab at bedtime for 3 months will largely control your symptoms.

Please check with your doctor if he shares my view and if can prescribe the same to you.

Further management if any is largely based on your response to these medications.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Remedy For Frequent Bowel Issues And IBS

Brief Answer: Please provide further information Detailed Answer: Hello, Madam. I can certainly understand your concerns. I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule. I went through your query and attached reports in detail. To guide you further, I require you to furnish following information. 1. What kind of irritable gut you have? is it diarrhea predominant or constipation predominant or mixed. 2.Did you ever took up upper GIT endoscopy for the same? If yes, please attach the reports. 3. Is there any evidence of stressful situations in your life either in the past or present? Further management if any is largely based on your answers Post your further queries if any. Thank you