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What Do Recurrent Headaches, Diarrhea, Bloating And Constipation Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Oct 2017
Question: So i still feel off i get big heaches my stomach hurts like a side kick on my stomach sometimes get bloated have diarria or constipated one day iam fine

Then iam fine
But my lab results came back fine
One doctor in here told me before i could have a bug in my stomach but my doctor thinks iam fine and dont need to do more tests even though i tell her i feel off
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Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Irritable bowel syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Hi Bxxxxx6, thanks for asking from HCM.


I can understand your concern. You mentioned that you are having

- headache and stomach ache

- alternate constipation and diarrhea

- normal lab reports

After ruling out organic disease in you, diagnosis of "Irritable bowel syndrome" can be considered. It is an abdominal disease, mainly related to psychological functioning, which manifests as

- episodes of diarrhoea or constipation, mainly during stress situation

- Indigestion

- Bloating, excessive burping or farting

- gastro-colic reflex or urge to pass stools just after eating sometime.

- Normal blood investigations and ultrasound/CT abdominal reports.

To confirm, you should discuss it with your doctor. It can be treated by

- Doing regular exercise and Yoga to improve digestion and control stress
- Avoid mental stress
- Keep yourself busy in work and hobbies
- Medication like benzodiazepines can be tried after prescription. It will relieve anxiety.
- Tricyclic antidepressants and SSRI's also help in treating it. You need to consult psychiatrist to get prescription.

Hope it will help. If any doubt, do let me know.
Thanks. Take care.
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What Do Recurrent Headaches, Diarrhea, Bloating And Constipation Indicate?

Brief Answer: Irritable bowel syndrome Detailed Answer: Hi Bxxxxx6, thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. You mentioned that you are having - headache and stomach ache - alternate constipation and diarrhea - normal lab reports After ruling out organic disease in you, diagnosis of "Irritable bowel syndrome" can be considered. It is an abdominal disease, mainly related to psychological functioning, which manifests as - episodes of diarrhoea or constipation, mainly during stress situation - Indigestion - Bloating, excessive burping or farting - gastro-colic reflex or urge to pass stools just after eating sometime. - Normal blood investigations and ultrasound/CT abdominal reports. To confirm, you should discuss it with your doctor. It can be treated by - Doing regular exercise and Yoga to improve digestion and control stress - Avoid mental stress - Keep yourself busy in work and hobbies - Medication like benzodiazepines can be tried after prescription. It will relieve anxiety. - Tricyclic antidepressants and SSRI's also help in treating it. You need to consult psychiatrist to get prescription. Hope it will help. If any doubt, do let me know. Thanks. Take care.