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What Causes Diarrhea After Eating?
Hi I experience diarrhea sometimes from meals. I usually experience this after eating out. I am trying to figure out what foods or ingredients are causing this. I take nexium for bloating. I sometimes will experience acid reflux as well. I believe that it s caused from a cooking oil or some ingredient. I would like to avoid this by discovering what s causing it. Any ideas?
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of diarrhea after eating. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroenteritis , intestinal ileus, food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome , lactose intolerance. The symptoms can also occur due to acid reflux. The most dangerous complication of diarrhea is dehydration .So its very important that you rehydrate yourself with time to time .Oral rehydration solution is best for this purpose ,any other liquid will also be help full .You should take proper course of antacid along with proton pump inhibitors. You should take antacid after every meal and keep your head elevated while lying down. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound , endoscopy along with that take history . Doctor may prescribe laxative , ornidazole or albendazole along with ranitidine. You should eat light and non spicy. You should avoid food like seafood and nuts.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of diarrhea after eating. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroenteritis , intestinal ileus, food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome , lactose intolerance. The symptoms can also occur due to acid reflux. The most dangerous complication of diarrhea is dehydration .So its very important that you rehydrate yourself with time to time .Oral rehydration solution is best for this purpose ,any other liquid will also be help full .You should take proper course of antacid along with proton pump inhibitors. You should take antacid after every meal and keep your head elevated while lying down. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound , endoscopy along with that take history . Doctor may prescribe laxative , ornidazole or albendazole along with ranitidine. You should eat light and non spicy. You should avoid food like seafood and nuts.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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