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How To Get Rid Of Excessive Bloating And Gas?

As of a week ago, I have noticed my mood has been a little on the tipsy side, as well as the fact that I have had excessive bloating, gas, and on-and-off switching from diarrhea to constipation and back again. In addition to this, when I look at my stool after going to the bathroom, some have white, stringy growths at the end that look like extremely soaked and frayed toilet paper(which I know it is not), I believe it may be candida causing all this and would like an opinion on this subject.
Fri, 27 May 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM...

As you are taking stress , according to history first it seems to be simple functional bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome....
So try to avoid stress.If needed psychiatrist consultation will be helpful...
For constipation take more fiber food like whole grain , wheat bran , apple , carrot etc...
Psyllium like bulk forming agent helpful in your condition...

If diarrhea there then maintain hydration...
Probiotic can be given...

Now if still mucus like substance in stool get your stool examined for parasites infection like giardia , hookworm and round worm.
If needed albendazole given...

If needed stool culture can be done and accordingly antibiotic given...
Here candida seems less likely as you are suspecting...

Excess fatty food avoided because bad fat sometime pass undigested in stool.

Take care...

Consult gastroenterologist with keeping my answer in mind...

Dr.Parth
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How To Get Rid Of Excessive Bloating And Gas?

Hi welcome to HCM... As you are taking stress , according to history first it seems to be simple functional bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.... So try to avoid stress.If needed psychiatrist consultation will be helpful... For constipation take more fiber food like whole grain , wheat bran , apple , carrot etc... Psyllium like bulk forming agent helpful in your condition... If diarrhea there then maintain hydration... Probiotic can be given... Now if still mucus like substance in stool get your stool examined for parasites infection like giardia , hookworm and round worm. If needed albendazole given... If needed stool culture can be done and accordingly antibiotic given... Here candida seems less likely as you are suspecting... Excess fatty food avoided because bad fat sometime pass undigested in stool. Take care... Consult gastroenterologist with keeping my answer in mind... Dr.Parth