What Causes Persistent Diarrhea After Eating Spinach?
Further evaluation advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting at HealthcareMagic,
I can understand your concerns.
Differential:
1. Inflammatory Bowel Disease-IBD ( Crohn Disease or Ulcerative colitis)
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
3. Infectious diarrhea
Investigations advised:
1. Stool test for leukocytes
2. Fecal occult blood test
3. Colonoscopy
IBD can only be confirmed at histology after a biopsy is taken form colon during colonoscopy.
To combat gas / bloating/ loose stool:
- OTC Simethicone tablets and probiotics maybe used to combat bloating.
- Ingest small meals at regular intervals and add "plain yogurt" to your meals.
- Avoid eating broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, Baked beans, oily food and junk food.
- Itopride medication may be used to enhance gastric motility(you may need prescription from your local physician for this).
Wish you good health
Further questions are most welcome.
Regards
Dr.Malik