Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017

Question: I have pain/discomfort in my lower abdomen. This is increased after eating. Shortly thereafter or 10-15 minutes thereafter I experience increased discomfort in the form of mild/moderate cramping. This is decreased with a bowel movement. The stool is loose and approximately 50% of the time in the form of diarrhea. There appears, at times to be some mucus but no blood or black stool. My last colonoscopy was 10 years ago and was non-significant re; findings. I have no family history of GI/pancreatic cancer. I'd describe this pattern as uncomfortable and persistent over the past 10-14 days. I have, during this period, felt "pre-flu" like symptoms albeit without fever or polyarthralgia. I have a primary care physician who I will contact this Monday (12/19). I'd appreciate your opinion. Many Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be infective diarrhea but needs further tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.

You seem to have irritable bowel syndrome.
Just take probiotic pill daily for 1 month along with proton pump inhibitors like Tab pan 40mg twice daily half an hour before food.

Drink plenty of fluids daily at least 4-5 liters per day.
Avoid carbonated drinks,fatty diet,tea, coffee.
You can even take Syp sucrafil 10ml daily thrice after food.

The above medications are OTC medications.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.

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