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Question: I have had diarrhea for 5 weeks, No blood, do pain, just gas, bloating and diarrhea. I have not travelled or eaten anything strange in recent months, I saw my primary care physician who did bloodwork and an abdominal Xray which was all normal, She changed my probiotic and wrote an order for a colonoscopy which I will get, but I really need relief now. Is there something I can take to ease the gurgling and gas.?The BRAT diet isn't helping.
Brief Answer:
Following remedies for bloating and diarrhea...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
At this point, I'd suggest to:
- take probiotics as prescribed by your doctor. If you see no improvement, then, stop taking them. Some of my patients have reported aggravation of symptoms while taking probiotics.
- Take simethicone, thrice daily. You can find it as over the counter. Can ask at your local pharmacy.
- Antacids can also help improve bloating and gas
- Avoid eating gas forming foods/drinks: potato, carbonated drinks, etc.
- try to eat slowly, do not rash, try to chew up slowly to avoid too much air intake while swallowing
- try to keep moving: exercise or physical activity will help relieve gas
- The BRAT diet you are following contains: Banana (in some of my patients, banana eating is also associated with bloating and lots of gas,; so you can stop taking banana
Rice- can also cause bloating or might trigger bloating; so, I do not advise to take it although it's good for diarrhea
Applesauce and toast can improve bloating or gas; you can continue taking them
- I'd advise to observe what foods make you feel bloated and increase bowel movements (diarrhea).
At last, there are 2 main GI problems I see in your case:
- stomach problem: indigestion, getting cold or gastritis/GERD
- IBS
Colonoscopy result will determine the final diagnosis.
Hope it was of help! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Albana
Following remedies for bloating and diarrhea...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
At this point, I'd suggest to:
- take probiotics as prescribed by your doctor. If you see no improvement, then, stop taking them. Some of my patients have reported aggravation of symptoms while taking probiotics.
- Take simethicone, thrice daily. You can find it as over the counter. Can ask at your local pharmacy.
- Antacids can also help improve bloating and gas
- Avoid eating gas forming foods/drinks: potato, carbonated drinks, etc.
- try to eat slowly, do not rash, try to chew up slowly to avoid too much air intake while swallowing
- try to keep moving: exercise or physical activity will help relieve gas
- The BRAT diet you are following contains: Banana (in some of my patients, banana eating is also associated with bloating and lots of gas,; so you can stop taking banana
Rice- can also cause bloating or might trigger bloating; so, I do not advise to take it although it's good for diarrhea
Applesauce and toast can improve bloating or gas; you can continue taking them
- I'd advise to observe what foods make you feel bloated and increase bowel movements (diarrhea).
At last, there are 2 main GI problems I see in your case:
- stomach problem: indigestion, getting cold or gastritis/GERD
- IBS
Colonoscopy result will determine the final diagnosis.
Hope it was of help! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Albana
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