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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Flatulence
Question: I have been having rectal gas for awhile now but in the past few days now I am getting a discharge with it
and the gas just comes on without warning. What should I do and why is this happening?
and the gas just comes on without warning. What should I do and why is this happening?
Brief Answer:
Needs work up for incontinence
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Flatulence and gas with discharge is likely an age related bowel decline and recent discharge unalarmed is likely an incontinence. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic and its function is to slow the bowel movements and help the flatulence.
You should get evaluated slightly for bowel movements, anal manometry, x ray defecography, colonic transit studies to rule out the incontinence and its cause. Meanwhile, more fibrous diet, more fluids intake and avoiding dairy, fatty, spicy and processed foods. Prefer fresh fruits and vegetables and see if it helps.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Needs work up for incontinence
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Flatulence and gas with discharge is likely an age related bowel decline and recent discharge unalarmed is likely an incontinence. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic and its function is to slow the bowel movements and help the flatulence.
You should get evaluated slightly for bowel movements, anal manometry, x ray defecography, colonic transit studies to rule out the incontinence and its cause. Meanwhile, more fibrous diet, more fluids intake and avoiding dairy, fatty, spicy and processed foods. Prefer fresh fruits and vegetables and see if it helps.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What is incontinence?
Brief Answer:
Inability to control bowel movement
Detailed Answer:
Incontinence is inability to control the bowel movement. Mild incontinence may present like discharge from bowel like in your case. That is why i advised above mentioned work up and consult to sort it out.
I hope it helps.
regards
Khan
Inability to control bowel movement
Detailed Answer:
Incontinence is inability to control the bowel movement. Mild incontinence may present like discharge from bowel like in your case. That is why i advised above mentioned work up and consult to sort it out.
I hope it helps.
regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I couldn't get an apt with my Gastroenterologist until January 20. Is it advisable
to wait or should I go to my primary care physician and see if she can get me in
sooner. I can only see a PA at my Gastroenterologist - not too pleased with this.
Please advise. Thank you.
to wait or should I go to my primary care physician and see if she can get me in
sooner. I can only see a PA at my Gastroenterologist - not too pleased with this.
Please advise. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
It can wait
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
Appointment with a gastro may be hectic. But its not a medical emergency so yes it can wait. Till then follow the diet and lifestyle modifications we discussed above and wait for the 20th january appointment.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
It can wait
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
Appointment with a gastro may be hectic. But its not a medical emergency so yes it can wait. Till then follow the diet and lifestyle modifications we discussed above and wait for the 20th january appointment.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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