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Suggest Treatment For Flatulence And Irregular Bowel Movements After Anal Fistula Treatment
Question: Hi, I've been passing wind without knowing. I had an operation on an anal fistula 7 years ago and was all clear after in the colonoscopy. It wasn't chrons but have irregular bowel habits. Is there anything natural I can take? I only seem to experience it in the evening. I get quite bloated at night too.
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the bloating can be reduced then the flatulence (passage of air anally) would also be reduced.
Bloating can be due to different possible causes such as: (1) GERD- gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common cause of bloating and therefore contribute to flatulence.
In most cases additional symptoms would be present- feeling as though food struck or coming back up, burning discomfort in chest, acid taste in mouth, excess salivation
(2)use of gas producing foods- you may have to take a look at your meals especially lunch and dinner since the symptoms are worse on evenings.
Certain foods are associated with the production of gas- cabbage, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, apples,carbonated drinks, asparagus, prunes, peaches, pears, some gum
(3)lactose intolerance - in this case the use of dairy products causes the symptoms
Treatment:
(1)reducing the use of the foods mentioned would help
(2)you may also want to consider the use of reflux medication even if no other reflux symptoms are present.
Reflux meds would help relieve bloating from any cause.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the bloating can be reduced then the flatulence (passage of air anally) would also be reduced.
Bloating can be due to different possible causes such as: (1) GERD- gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common cause of bloating and therefore contribute to flatulence.
In most cases additional symptoms would be present- feeling as though food struck or coming back up, burning discomfort in chest, acid taste in mouth, excess salivation
(2)use of gas producing foods- you may have to take a look at your meals especially lunch and dinner since the symptoms are worse on evenings.
Certain foods are associated with the production of gas- cabbage, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, apples,carbonated drinks, asparagus, prunes, peaches, pears, some gum
(3)lactose intolerance - in this case the use of dairy products causes the symptoms
Treatment:
(1)reducing the use of the foods mentioned would help
(2)you may also want to consider the use of reflux medication even if no other reflux symptoms are present.
Reflux meds would help relieve bloating from any cause.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any other questions
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