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What Does Diarrhea And Irritable Bowel Syndrome Indicate?
Question: Hi,
I had diarrhea mild discomfort in lower intestine for a week. I had had stomach issues like IB in the past. But it never last this long
I had diarrhea mild discomfort in lower intestine for a week. I had had stomach issues like IB in the past. But it never last this long
Brief Answer:
should resolve soon, consider holding solids, peptobismol
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The most common cause for acute onset of diarrhea with associated symptoms would be an infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
Viral or bacterial infections are most common, with viral infections taking place more commonly than bacterial.
IN most cases the symptoms last less than 10 days.
The probiotics that you are started should help.
If you are still having at least 3 stools a day then you may want to consider holding off solid food for at least 24 to 48 hours to allow the colon to heal. The use of food when the colon is inflamed, would slow down healing.
Fluids, particulary fluids that would help replace electrolytes should be used.
Paracetamol/tylenol can be used to help with the discomfort along with the gas x and probiotics.
Peptobismol can be considered as an option to the gas x as this helps various areas.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
should resolve soon, consider holding solids, peptobismol
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The most common cause for acute onset of diarrhea with associated symptoms would be an infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
Viral or bacterial infections are most common, with viral infections taking place more commonly than bacterial.
IN most cases the symptoms last less than 10 days.
The probiotics that you are started should help.
If you are still having at least 3 stools a day then you may want to consider holding off solid food for at least 24 to 48 hours to allow the colon to heal. The use of food when the colon is inflamed, would slow down healing.
Fluids, particulary fluids that would help replace electrolytes should be used.
Paracetamol/tylenol can be used to help with the discomfort along with the gas x and probiotics.
Peptobismol can be considered as an option to the gas x as this helps various areas.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What would cause an infection of the gastrointestinal tract? Is this related to Irritable Bowel ? Also what type of food should I eat? Also how to you feel about IBgard?
Thank You
Thank You
Brief Answer:
BRAT diet can be used as a guide
Detailed Answer:
HI
Infections of GI tract are common, may be referred to as stomach flu.
Infections may worsen symptoms of irritable bowel. It is also possible that your IBS is acting up on its own.
As mentioned, if you are having loose stool more than 3 times daily, should hold off solids for 24 to 48 hours.
When it is time to restart, the BRAT diet can be a guide - banana, rice (plain), apple sauce, toast or biscuits
If these are tolerated then you can start using other foods
If there are any other queries, can let me know
BRAT diet can be used as a guide
Detailed Answer:
HI
Infections of GI tract are common, may be referred to as stomach flu.
Infections may worsen symptoms of irritable bowel. It is also possible that your IBS is acting up on its own.
As mentioned, if you are having loose stool more than 3 times daily, should hold off solids for 24 to 48 hours.
When it is time to restart, the BRAT diet can be a guide - banana, rice (plain), apple sauce, toast or biscuits
If these are tolerated then you can start using other foods
If there are any other queries, can let me know
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I wanted to get your opinion on IBgard you can buy at the pharmacy?
Brief Answer:
this is fine
Detailed Answer:
HI
This contains a version of peppermint oil which has been shown to be helpful.
You can use it
Please feel free to ask anything else
this is fine
Detailed Answer:
HI
This contains a version of peppermint oil which has been shown to be helpful.
You can use it
Please feel free to ask anything else
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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