Suggest Treatment For Chronic Diarrhea

Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2015

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Question : Have had chronic diarrhea off and on for about 3 months. Did stool work ups and no bacteria, parasites, blood or abnormalities. Do not have a gallbladder for about 9years. Have been eating a lot of mixed nuts about time this started. Have been eating yogurt an probiotics other foods to help. Ideas?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid function test, small bowel biopsy and colonoscopy to be done

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

More tests are to be done to find the cause of diarrhea.
Thyroid function test, an upper GI endoscopy and small bowel biopsy to rule out malabsorption syndrome and a colonoscopy may have to be done to find the cause.
Continue taking probiotics.
Take a course of the antibiotic rifaximin.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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