Suggest Treatment For Diarrhoea

Posted on Sun, 18 Oct 2015

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Question : I have been suffering with looser stools for a number of months now. I pass stools very easily into small blobs. I have also had a pain three inches below my navel. It is accross my waistline but more sensitive in the central area which hurts me most when i have been leaning forward. I am carrying about 50 pounds extra weight. I am also struggling to pass wind unless i lie on my side. This makes me feel bloated after eating. I am concerned i have colon cancer and a tumour is pressuring my urerthra internally As i am also seeing a urologist about leaking urine. The ultrasound of the bladder was normal. I am 27 yo male. Do i need a colonoscopy?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

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

I need some more information before I can give my opinion.

1. How many episodes of loose stools per day?
2. Does it wake you up from sleep?
3. Any blood or mucus in it?
4. Any other medical illness you suffer from?
5. Are you on any medications?
6. What are all the tests done so far?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

1.One episode of loose stools per day.
2. It doesn

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

Brief Answer:
Incomplete post

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have received only an incomplete post from you.
Please have a look at it and send all the information that have been asked.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (25 minutes later)

One episode of loose stools per day. Doesnt wake me up from sleep. No blood, cannot see mucus. No other medical issues although i am havingg tests for a narrowing of my urethra. I have had uktrasound on bladder, normal, prostate normal and kidneys normal. My urine flow test showed a reduced flow.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probable irritable bowel syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

It is unlikely that you have a colon cancer at this age. Since you are not loosing weight malabsorption which is another common cause is also unlikely.It is more likely you have irritable bowel syndrome.

Get a stool analysis done to rule out infection.
Yes , a colonoscopy may be done.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar