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What Causes Severe Diarrhea When Diagnosed With IBS?
Question: Sir, Namasthe,
For the last three years I have been suffering with the problem of motions (normal - daily twice or thrice) and the doctors at Asian Institute of Gastroenterology and care diagnosed it as IBS - D and prescribed medicines, but once or twice in a week or fortnight I am facing the above problem. All the tests such as Colonoscopy, endoscopy, abdominal scanning, etc., are normal, while H2 breathing test was positive and hence it is diagnosed as IBS - D. What I have to do, please can you advice me sir?
For the last three years I have been suffering with the problem of motions (normal - daily twice or thrice) and the doctors at Asian Institute of Gastroenterology and care diagnosed it as IBS - D and prescribed medicines, but once or twice in a week or fortnight I am facing the above problem. All the tests such as Colonoscopy, endoscopy, abdominal scanning, etc., are normal, while H2 breathing test was positive and hence it is diagnosed as IBS - D. What I have to do, please can you advice me sir?
Brief Answer:
take a proper course for it comprising of three drugs
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Namasthe!
I have gone through your case and can suggest a few things.
Since your H2 breath test was positive, you can take a proper course for it comprising of three drugs--Omeprazole, Clarithromycin, and Tinidazole.(Consult your doctor)
A course of Probiotics may also help. The natural bacteria it contains will fight any infection.
Thirdly this is the diet I would suggest-- Yoghurt and buttermilk are especially beneficial in diarrhoea, milk and coffee intake should be reduced but black tea helps because it contains ‘tannin’ that is a binding agent and it also absorbs gases.
Mixture of nutmeg (jayphal), ginger, and jaggery powder in ghee also helps.
Carrot soup is good for dairrhoea. It supplies water, sodium, potassium phosphorous, calcium, sulphur and magnesium and so helps in replacing electrolyte loss. It also has pectin that forms a soothing coat for the intestines and protects it against bacteria. Carrot soup seasoned with only salt is thus very useful in diarrhoea.
Pomegranate juice (especially the white part that surrounds the seeds) also has astringent property and is useful in diarrhoea
Dried XXXXXXX seed powder with 1/2 teaspoonful of honey is said to be of help.
Bananas also contain pectin and thus check diarrhoea.
Arrowroot, barley and rice gruels and coconut water are also very beneficial
Food should be well mashed and chewed thoroughly.
Zinc supplements may help.
Hope this helps, regards
Dr Geeta
take a proper course for it comprising of three drugs
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Namasthe!
I have gone through your case and can suggest a few things.
Since your H2 breath test was positive, you can take a proper course for it comprising of three drugs--Omeprazole, Clarithromycin, and Tinidazole.(Consult your doctor)
A course of Probiotics may also help. The natural bacteria it contains will fight any infection.
Thirdly this is the diet I would suggest-- Yoghurt and buttermilk are especially beneficial in diarrhoea, milk and coffee intake should be reduced but black tea helps because it contains ‘tannin’ that is a binding agent and it also absorbs gases.
Mixture of nutmeg (jayphal), ginger, and jaggery powder in ghee also helps.
Carrot soup is good for dairrhoea. It supplies water, sodium, potassium phosphorous, calcium, sulphur and magnesium and so helps in replacing electrolyte loss. It also has pectin that forms a soothing coat for the intestines and protects it against bacteria. Carrot soup seasoned with only salt is thus very useful in diarrhoea.
Pomegranate juice (especially the white part that surrounds the seeds) also has astringent property and is useful in diarrhoea
Dried XXXXXXX seed powder with 1/2 teaspoonful of honey is said to be of help.
Bananas also contain pectin and thus check diarrhoea.
Arrowroot, barley and rice gruels and coconut water are also very beneficial
Food should be well mashed and chewed thoroughly.
Zinc supplements may help.
Hope this helps, regards
Dr Geeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank U very much Mam,
I will follow your valuable suggestions. If possible can prescribe the course. As said by you, I find some relief while and for some days after using VSL#3, which contains bifido bacteria. One more thing I want to ask U Mam, while referring through net on this disease I read that this disease may also turn to cancer. So, please let me know that as I am suffering with this disease for 3 years, is there any danger to me also in the shape of cancer
I will follow your valuable suggestions. If possible can prescribe the course. As said by you, I find some relief while and for some days after using VSL#3, which contains bifido bacteria. One more thing I want to ask U Mam, while referring through net on this disease I read that this disease may also turn to cancer. So, please let me know that as I am suffering with this disease for 3 years, is there any danger to me also in the shape of cancer
Brief Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX regarding antibiotic prescription
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX regarding antibiotic prescription I would like it done there itself since a doctor should be able to monitor it. No there is no danger of cancer from IBS. Only if you have polyps in your colon then chances of cancer are there. All your tests have been clear. All the best and regards.
Hi XXXXXXX regarding antibiotic prescription
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX regarding antibiotic prescription I would like it done there itself since a doctor should be able to monitor it. No there is no danger of cancer from IBS. Only if you have polyps in your colon then chances of cancer are there. All your tests have been clear. All the best and regards.
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