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Are Abdominal Pain, Flatulence And Constipation Symptoms Of IBS?

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Question : I am a 62 year old male. I have been diagnosed with prostatitis (ultrasound and bloods clear). I am taking a second course of antibiotics due to recurrence. However I am experiencing abdominal / pelvic discomfort intermittently, passing large amounts of gas and straining to have a bowel movement. I do have a history of IBS but this seems more persistent. No blood in stool and no weight loss. Could this be prolonged IBS it has now been two weeks?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
IBS or proctocolitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

This could be either IBS or proctocolitis.
A stool test may be done to rule out the second cause.

You may get relief with a course of metronidazole and probiotics.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (26 minutes later)
I am already taking Doicycline for prostatitis would that address it?

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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No, doxycycline may not address it.
You may have to take metronidazole and probiotics.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Are Abdominal Pain, Flatulence And Constipation Symptoms Of IBS?

Brief Answer: IBS or proctocolitis Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. This could be either IBS or proctocolitis. A stool test may be done to rule out the second cause. You may get relief with a course of metronidazole and probiotics. Let me know if you have any more questions. Regards, Dr.R.K.