What Causes Irregular Bowl Movements And Fatigue?

Posted on Sun, 21 Aug 2016

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Sun, 21 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have abdominal discomfort, irregular bowl movements and fatigue. Can you give ma some pointers?

I am Type 2 Diabetic 30 years. A1C 7.1 - 7.3 range. The last week I have experience large, hard stools that have actually plugged my toilet, twice

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr MIttal.
I think I can help you.
However, I need more information.
Do you have occasional loosestools?
What exactly is the abdominal discomfort?
Any blood tests?
Please respond for further information.
Dr Mittal

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 minutes later)

Yes on occasional loose stools, no on blood tests

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sound like IBS

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for your information.
You have still not told me about the exact nature of your abdominal discomfort.
Anyways, I think this may be the beginning of IBS, an abdominal condition.
I would request testing a colonoscopy and ultrasound abdomen- if this is normal, it is likely to be IBS.
Please let me know the reports.
Meanwhile try Isapghula husk 3 tsf at night.
Take plenty of fluids and high fiber diet.
Best of luck,Dr Mittal

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