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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements After Meals?
Posted on
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Answered on
Mon, 6 Mar 2017
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Question : I GO TO TOILET AFTER EVERY MEAL. CAUSES AND REMEDIES
Brief Answer:
IBS (diarrhea type)
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
1) Cause - Increased bowel movement due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion, higher content of fat in diet, allergy to specific food
2) Investigation - Routine blood report, stool routine and culture examination, USG abdomen, colonoscopy
4) remedy - Intestinal digestive enzyme supplementation (Tab Unienzyme), Treatment for acidity, Anti-diarrheal medication to reduce frequency of stool (Tab Loperamide) only if frequency more than 7-8/day, Anti-colic medication (Tab spasmoproxyvon) to control associated abdominal pain
5) Further plan - consultation with medical gastroenterologist for evaluation
IBS (diarrhea type)
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
1) Cause - Increased bowel movement due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion, higher content of fat in diet, allergy to specific food
2) Investigation - Routine blood report, stool routine and culture examination, USG abdomen, colonoscopy
4) remedy - Intestinal digestive enzyme supplementation (Tab Unienzyme), Treatment for acidity, Anti-diarrheal medication to reduce frequency of stool (Tab Loperamide) only if frequency more than 7-8/day, Anti-colic medication (Tab spasmoproxyvon) to control associated abdominal pain
5) Further plan - consultation with medical gastroenterologist for evaluation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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