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Could It Be A Bit Of IBS And Gallstones?
Question: I am under investigation for bowel cancer. I have to go for a colonscopy in 3 weeks time I am absolutely terrified of a positive result. I am only 48.
My bowel habit has changed in the fact that my stools are very soft and sometimes I can go 3 times a day, my normal bowel habit was once or twice a day. My stools are loose now. I also feel constipated for most of the days and feel that my bowel is not empting. I also have gallstones and my poo has been yellowish but I have been told that could be related to the gallstones. I have been under so much stress lately caring for my elderly parents, my father is very demanding. I have suffered from anxiety and depression from my teenage years. I do have pain in my stomach particularly left side. I also have some gas at times.
I had my stomach checked my doctor where he pressed on it and he said it was soft and firm. I also had an examination of the rectal area and nothing was found.
Blood tests have been done of Liver and Kidneys and these were fine. I was also tested for coleaic disease and this was negative.
There is also a history in the family of IBS and that has also been mentioned.
The wait is the worst and I am just looking for some advice.
I also have been diagnosed with gallstones could these be causing my problems.
Could it be a bit of IBS and gallstones.
My bowel habit has changed in the fact that my stools are very soft and sometimes I can go 3 times a day, my normal bowel habit was once or twice a day. My stools are loose now. I also feel constipated for most of the days and feel that my bowel is not empting. I also have gallstones and my poo has been yellowish but I have been told that could be related to the gallstones. I have been under so much stress lately caring for my elderly parents, my father is very demanding. I have suffered from anxiety and depression from my teenage years. I do have pain in my stomach particularly left side. I also have some gas at times.
I had my stomach checked my doctor where he pressed on it and he said it was soft and firm. I also had an examination of the rectal area and nothing was found.
Blood tests have been done of Liver and Kidneys and these were fine. I was also tested for coleaic disease and this was negative.
There is also a history in the family of IBS and that has also been mentioned.
The wait is the worst and I am just looking for some advice.
I also have been diagnosed with gallstones could these be causing my problems.
Could it be a bit of IBS and gallstones.
Brief Answer:
Probably irritable bowel syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to irritable bowel syndrome.
I recommend to use an antidiarrheal medication such as Loperamide.
I also recommend to use daily probiotics.
I suggest to avoid spicy food or gassy foods.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Probably irritable bowel syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to irritable bowel syndrome.
I recommend to use an antidiarrheal medication such as Loperamide.
I also recommend to use daily probiotics.
I suggest to avoid spicy food or gassy foods.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr. Yogesh D
Can stress/Irritible bowel cause a lot of gas.
Brief Answer:
Stress can trigger irritable bowel syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Yes, stress can trigger the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
I recommend to take treatment to relieve the gas such as Simethicone medication three times a day.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Stress can trigger irritable bowel syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Yes, stress can trigger the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
I recommend to take treatment to relieve the gas such as Simethicone medication three times a day.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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