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Question: Hi.......I have been on a diet for about eight months and lost around five stone....I have now been off my diet for about five to six weeks and trying toe at healthy however I have bouts of flatulence and liquid discharge along with blood in stools and sometimes some constipation......I often feel like I want to go to the loo but just have wind and a few stools and bright blood
Brief Answer:
features of acute gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic.I am Dr. Ganesh.
1.You have done very hard work to loose such a big amount of weight, i feel somewhat too abrupt loose of weight which is not recommended, gradually would nave been better.
2.The present symptoms with fluid discharge and blood goes in favour of infective aetiology - which need stool analyse for any infective cause.
3.And constipation also cause bleed due to anal fissure, which is line of bleed when passing the stool. This can be treated with dietary changes, more of Fibre diet, avoid junk,fatty and spicy food, take more of salads, fruits, plenty of water will help.
4.If you feel like bleed is due to constipation, you can try sitz bath ( sitting in a warm water tub for 15 - 20 minutes every day which will help in muscle relaxation), also needs to examine the anal region for fissure and haemorrhoids.
5.Mean while try to change the food habits, any possibilities see your GP and get examined, stool examination done. Follow healthy diet with minimal workup. Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query.
Any thing to ask do not hesitate
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888 Thank you.
features of acute gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic.I am Dr. Ganesh.
1.You have done very hard work to loose such a big amount of weight, i feel somewhat too abrupt loose of weight which is not recommended, gradually would nave been better.
2.The present symptoms with fluid discharge and blood goes in favour of infective aetiology - which need stool analyse for any infective cause.
3.And constipation also cause bleed due to anal fissure, which is line of bleed when passing the stool. This can be treated with dietary changes, more of Fibre diet, avoid junk,fatty and spicy food, take more of salads, fruits, plenty of water will help.
4.If you feel like bleed is due to constipation, you can try sitz bath ( sitting in a warm water tub for 15 - 20 minutes every day which will help in muscle relaxation), also needs to examine the anal region for fissure and haemorrhoids.
5.Mean while try to change the food habits, any possibilities see your GP and get examined, stool examination done. Follow healthy diet with minimal workup. Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query.
Any thing to ask do not hesitate
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888 Thank you.
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