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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Diarrhea And Gastrointestinal Problems

Posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2015

Question: I have had gastrointestinal problems for 3weeks to a month now and plan on seeing my physician in the coming week. So far I've had diarrhea off and on, where the diarrhea is either watery or the stool is solid but falls/flakes apart in the toilet. anytime I eat something I feel like I'll need to go to the restroom soon after. my eating habits haven't really changed and I do consume yogurt on the daily. I frequent the bathroom at least 8-10 times a day. There is also occasionally mucus in my stool. what could be the problem?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I need some more information before I can give my opinion.

1. Is the loose stool preceded by abdominal discomfort?
2. Does bowel movement wake you up from sleep?
3. Weight loss?
4. Any tests done so far?
5. On any medications?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

1) yes
2) No
3) No (was 140lb now 139lb)
4) none thus far
5) not currently

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probable bowel infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

You are probably having a bowel infection. It can be confirmed with a stool analysis.

You can take a course of metronidazole and probiotics for relief.
Continue taking yogurt.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar