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What Causes Soft Stools, Stomach Bloating, Abdominal Flatulence With Growling?
Hello. I am having little sesame seed like soft, white pieces in my stool every time I have a movement. I also have a lot of bloating and gas that I can feel in my lower abdominal area (below belly button) down to the pelvic area. I also hear the typical growling with it. I eat very cleanly (mostly Paleo style). The onset seemed to occur after I drank a bunch a couple of bottles of Kefir each day for 3 or 4 days for meals (I was too busy to stop and eat a regular meal - I know, I know not the best idea.) What do you think is going on?
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
Hi,
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
It looks that the bottles of Kefir caused the intestinal problems, may be due to intolerance or due to intestinal infection.
This causes the bloating, gurgling and all the symptoms that you have mentioned.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Consult your Doctor for clinical evaluation.
Get X-ray of abdomen in standing position to see for the gas and fecoliths or so.
Send the sample of stool and blood for tests.
Take plenty of oral fluids and electrolytes to maintain the hydration and electrolyte balance.
Further management as per the findings.
Take probiotics.
This may settle on its won if this is due to intolerance.
IF there is an evidence of an intestinal infection please get a prescription based antibiotic and Metronidazole cover.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General Surgeon
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
It looks that the bottles of Kefir caused the intestinal problems, may be due to intolerance or due to intestinal infection.
This causes the bloating, gurgling and all the symptoms that you have mentioned.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Consult your Doctor for clinical evaluation.
Get X-ray of abdomen in standing position to see for the gas and fecoliths or so.
Send the sample of stool and blood for tests.
Take plenty of oral fluids and electrolytes to maintain the hydration and electrolyte balance.
Further management as per the findings.
Take probiotics.
This may settle on its won if this is due to intolerance.
IF there is an evidence of an intestinal infection please get a prescription based antibiotic and Metronidazole cover.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General Surgeon
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