What Causes Altered Bowel Habits, Flatulence And Loose Stools After Eating Meals?

Posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2016

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Tue, 13 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Dear Doctor, in the morning i wake up nornal and goes to the toilet normally but after taking breakfast i develop heavy gas problem and goes to the toilet 3-4 times passing very little watery/spongy stoll and after this become ok but mild gas problem remain throughout the day. Sometimes feeling of vomiting but never vomit and inflamation in the upper abdominal causing irritative feeling. what can be the reason and possible remedy... Thanks

Dear Dr. my this condition is not first time and in the life many times it comes and go.. This current problem is from the last 15 days and this situation I feel more in the morning and post afternoon is relatively is ok, no pain in the tummy just feeling of gas and due to this i feel myself without energy/week. Hope you will help me by giving quick answer please.. Thanks and Regards,

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs supportive care

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Altered bowel habits, flatulence and loose spongy stools after meals flared on and off should be considered for functional bowel disorders like irritable bowel syndrome. I would like you to try small frequent meals, avoid dairy products, spicy foods, tea, caffeine, processed canned products, sweets, confectionaries etc. Use yogurt and peppermint in every meal, prefer fiber and fluids.You may also try some probiotics. If the issue persists, i would like you to visit your local doctor, let them run some stool tests, have your bowel functions assessed and we will know the answer, i am sure it wont come to that.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (11 hours later)

Dear Doctor Sahab

Thanks for the answer and i will follow your advice.. One thing that when I go to the toilet the i feel spicy feeling although i am not taking spicy food... is it indication of something or just i should ignore..

Kindly answer pls.

Thanks and Best Regards,
Tahir XXXXXXX

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

Brief Answer:
part of the problem

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me

That spicy feeling while defecating is part of this IBS and needs more fiber and fluids in diet. Good bowel habits and doing as directed will help that symptom as well.

I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan

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