Suggest Treatment For Frequent Diarrhea

Posted on Sat, 24 Sep 2016

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Sat, 24 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : My sister fills up quickly after eating just a little bit of food. She also has frequent diarrhea. What should she do?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
SUpportive care

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Early satiety with frequent diarrhea at age of 66 is likely a gastric function decline and needs alittle clinical correlation and work up to sort out other pathologies. Stool examination, colonoscopy if needed , defecography and some other baseline tests will be done. Also i would suggest small frequent meals, more fiber and fluids in diet, avoiding dairy products and spices. Avoid tea, coffee and other stimulants like alcohol, beverages, soda etc. take some imodium . Use yogurt and peppermint and see if these all help. Talk to a gastroenterologist for further management.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

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