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I have alternately had constipation then diarrhea...
I have alternately had constipation then diarrhea for several years. For the last week I've had only liquid stools, or the consistency of a thin cake batter, normal color, lots of gas, no bleeding as I have had bleeding ulcers in the past and this isn't it. 3 days ago I started feeling generally unwell and fatigued with mild cramping. For the last 2 days I have had diffuse pain throughout my abdomen and it isn't getting better. From my stomach to umbilicus it is very tender, the lower quadrants are uncomfortable but not like the upper 2 quadrants. I'm concerned that I may have a partial bowel obstruction. I have really poor insurance so I don't want to seek care if I'm way off base. I would appreciate you opinion.
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Dr. Mohammad Derbeih
Licensed Physician
الأسئلة المجابة 23118 | نسبة الرضا 98.9%
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Regarding your question
The symptoms that you complain are consistent with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but in order for the diagnosis to be final , complete tests should be performed including a colonoscopy to ensure that there are no obstruction or appendecitis or so , you may also need an X-ray and ultrasound for abdomen
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional and non-organic disease in the colon. There is no distinctive tissue pattern but it causes abdominal pain with the defecation and a change in the defecation habits according to the quantity and type of stool
What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
May occur in many times without reason
Eating large amounts of food at each meal
Eating spices and hot food
Depression, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, constant anxiety and excess nervousness
Continuing environmental changes, nature of work and surrounding atmosphere
What Are the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
stomach ache
Change in the nature of the discharge from diarrhea to constipation rapidly
Abdominal distension
Mucus in the stool
Feeling not full discharge of faeces
What is the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome?
Keep away from sugars and milk
Stay away from eating hot spices
Stay away from eating wheat and alkaline
Take beneficial bacteria in the form of PROBIOTIC tablets
Take metronidazole 500mg three times daily
In the case of colic can be used MEBEVERINE as well as mint oil
In the case of constipation can be used meals rich in fiber and in case of non-response can be used lactulose liquid 30 cm before sleep
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Welcome, and thank you for trusting us
Regarding your question
The symptoms that you complain are consistent with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but in order for the diagnosis to be final , complete tests should be performed including a colonoscopy to ensure that there are no obstruction or appendecitis or so , you may also need an X-ray and ultrasound for abdomen
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional and non-organic disease in the colon. There is no distinctive tissue pattern but it causes abdominal pain with the defecation and a change in the defecation habits according to the quantity and type of stool
What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
May occur in many times without reason
Eating large amounts of food at each meal
Eating spices and hot food
Depression, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, constant anxiety and excess nervousness
Continuing environmental changes, nature of work and surrounding atmosphere
What Are the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
stomach ache
Change in the nature of the discharge from diarrhea to constipation rapidly
Abdominal distension
Mucus in the stool
Feeling not full discharge of faeces
What is the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome?
Keep away from sugars and milk
Stay away from eating hot spices
Stay away from eating wheat and alkaline
Take beneficial bacteria in the form of PROBIOTIC tablets
Take metronidazole 500mg three times daily
In the case of colic can be used MEBEVERINE as well as mint oil
In the case of constipation can be used meals rich in fiber and in case of non-response can be used lactulose liquid 30 cm before sleep
I hope my answer was helpful, please let me know if you have any follow up questions. If you feel I've answered your question already, please rate my answer from top of the page. Your feedback helps to ensure only the best experts are available to help you.
You can also ask questions of our other specialists in the areas of nutrition, therapists, IT specialists, medical doctors, and many more
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Dr. Mohammad Derbeih
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