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What Causes Chronic Frequent Defecation And Gallbladder Polyps?
Question: Hi
This is more a question for my husband.
For the pass 3yrs he has not had a solid bowel movement and will go to the toilet up to 8times daily . His had multiple test including a colonoscopy ultrasounds blood pee and poo test, which came back only that he has pulips in his gorebladder and loctose intolerance. We manage his loctose very well and hus problems are still there. Hus on a waiting list for his gore to be removed also. So my question for you is where or who do we turn to next my husband hasnt been able to work for 2yrs is starting to show signs of suicide thoughts and is at his witts end with it all, his only 29 and his life is on hold until this is fixed please help him with some answers
Kindly XXXXXXX
This is more a question for my husband.
For the pass 3yrs he has not had a solid bowel movement and will go to the toilet up to 8times daily . His had multiple test including a colonoscopy ultrasounds blood pee and poo test, which came back only that he has pulips in his gorebladder and loctose intolerance. We manage his loctose very well and hus problems are still there. Hus on a waiting list for his gore to be removed also. So my question for you is where or who do we turn to next my husband hasnt been able to work for 2yrs is starting to show signs of suicide thoughts and is at his witts end with it all, his only 29 and his life is on hold until this is fixed please help him with some answers
Kindly XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Possible Secretory diarrhoea.Relatively curable.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can understand your concerns.
Your husband possibly seem to have secretory diarrhoea, considering normal colonoscopy and gastric tests.
Gallbladder polyp is not associated with any features like loose stool.
Secretory diarrhoea is strongly associated with lactose intolerance.
I request you update me complete stool report with culture and sensitivity on your follow up query.
I am particularly interested in stool pH and anion gap.
If the results favour secretory diarrhoea, then a short course of probiotics and antibitics will help.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Possible Secretory diarrhoea.Relatively curable.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can understand your concerns.
Your husband possibly seem to have secretory diarrhoea, considering normal colonoscopy and gastric tests.
Gallbladder polyp is not associated with any features like loose stool.
Secretory diarrhoea is strongly associated with lactose intolerance.
I request you update me complete stool report with culture and sensitivity on your follow up query.
I am particularly interested in stool pH and anion gap.
If the results favour secretory diarrhoea, then a short course of probiotics and antibitics will help.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Im sorry i dont understand what you mean can you please elaborate your request
Also is secretory diarrhoea something that can be fixed or is it something he'll have to live with , if thats what it is .
Kindly XXXX
Also is secretory diarrhoea something that can be fixed or is it something he'll have to live with , if thats what it is .
Kindly XXXX
Brief Answer:
Secretory diarrhea is a treatable condition.Get the prescribed stool test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX
I can certainly understand your concerns
Secretory diarrhoea can be fixed.This is a distinct form of diarrhoea.
This condition is largely treatable.
Lactose(carbohydrate intolerance) will cause secretory diarrhoea.
Gallbladder polyps will not cause this kind of diarrhoea.
For confirmation of secretory diarrhoea, I advise your husband to get a complete stool analysis with pH and anion gap description.
Based on above reports specific treatment can be given to successfully control the symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Secretory diarrhea is a treatable condition.Get the prescribed stool test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX
I can certainly understand your concerns
Secretory diarrhoea can be fixed.This is a distinct form of diarrhoea.
This condition is largely treatable.
Lactose(carbohydrate intolerance) will cause secretory diarrhoea.
Gallbladder polyps will not cause this kind of diarrhoea.
For confirmation of secretory diarrhoea, I advise your husband to get a complete stool analysis with pH and anion gap description.
Based on above reports specific treatment can be given to successfully control the symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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