What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements?

Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2015

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Question : Hi
I have a cute stomach problem, I pass stools 3 times in morning then my bowel clears , I have done stool test and all but there is no findings ,now a days my stomach is making some beating sound and feels its shaking inside its happening frequently after 30 min or 20 min , its more after i pass my stools , I also consulted the doctor and he advised me Besure RD tablet when i was under this medication the stomach was good and correct i have not discotinued it 1 month back again the same problem has started please advise

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload reports

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.

Please upload the reports so that I am better able to help you.

This can either be some infection or some anatomical cause. It is better to get checked by a surgeon as well.

Dr Vaishalee

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

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (14 hours later)

Hi Vaishalee,

Thanks for your reply,

As requested, I have attached the report.
Also note now I don't have stomach shaking and beating much, it happenes once sometime, But i have constipation problem as well, and thus morning i need to go for bathroom for 3 times,

Please advise any medication or treatment that i can follow and causes for the same.

Additionaly also note , I leave out of my home and dont have proper food,
I am a complete vegetarian, I drink 3 liters of water a day, I drink 2-3 times of tea in morning but in very little quantity, I get hungry as per standard times no issues with that.

Thanks for all your help

Regards
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
the test indicates infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have the test reports and it indicates infection, But bacteria are not seen. Mucous may be a sign of infection or constipation or both. Now infection seems to have cleared up as suggested by your improvement of symptoms. You have already taken antibiotics and you do not need more.

My advice is as follows:

- Get typhoid test done - either widal or typhidot or both. Alongwth also get complete blood count and liver function tests done.
- drink cleaner water from RO system and take hygienic food
- Take more of fiber in food like salad and fruits
- Malabsorption of fat may be there. Take low fat diet. Avoid milk and milk products for a few days to check if there is improvement of symptoms.

Hope it helps.

Dr Vaishalee

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

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (23 hours later)

Hi

Thanks for the reply and guidance,
I have attached the complete blood picture and liver function test reports,
Please let me know if they are normal, Is there anything to worry.

I have not taken the typhoid test , please confirm once again if required i will take it next week.

Also let me know if i need to follow any medications based on the reports.

Thanks for all your help

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Your reports suggestive of bacterial infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for followup

Your reports are suggestive of bacterial infection, You have already taken a short course of oofloxacin. All other reports are normal.

I really think you should get a typhoid test done. Antibiotics will be needed if this test comes back positive. Otherwise the symptoms will clear up by themselves.

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

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