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What Causes Pressure In Stomach And Irregular Bowel Movements?
Question: Sir,
In the initial stage I feel some pressure in my stomach and a thought use to come in my mind that I need to go to toilet. I also feel some bowel movements and due to this I am worried and always looking for the place through- out the way where I can stop the car and search for toilet or when I go any where for visits I use to confirm that toilet facility is there or not and in absecnce of toilet I become panic. Sir this problem is continuing with me and slowly slowly it is coming in my habit to go to toilet before moving from my house again and again , kindly suggest me the treatment for this problem
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In the initial stage I feel some pressure in my stomach and a thought use to come in my mind that I need to go to toilet. I also feel some bowel movements and due to this I am worried and always looking for the place through- out the way where I can stop the car and search for toilet or when I go any where for visits I use to confirm that toilet facility is there or not and in absecnce of toilet I become panic. Sir this problem is continuing with me and slowly slowly it is coming in my habit to go to toilet before moving from my house again and again , kindly suggest me the treatment for this problem
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Brief Answer:
Most likely irritable bowel syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely Irritable bowel syndrome. Better to do a stool routine examination to rule out parasitic infestation. Deworming with single dose of albendazole is also good.
Stress and anxiety is the main reason causing Irritable bowel. Stress relaxing exercises like breathing exercise is god for this. Sit relaxed and take deep breaths. You can do this a couple of times daily for stress relaxation. You can also take peppermint oil to calm intestine. Taking antispasmodics like dicyclomine (cyclopam) in times you feel excess pressure is also good. Avoid milk and you can take yogurt or curd instead of that. Taking probiotics is also good. Avoid drinking cold water. Take XXXXXXX warm water every time.
If there is no improvement then consultation with gastro enterologist is well appreciated. You have to go for ultrasound of abdomen to rule out gall bladder and liver problems , serological test for coeliac , hydrogen breath test for lactose and fructose intolerance in such case. If all those problems are excluded then talk therapy with psychologist and antidepressant medications might help you.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Most likely irritable bowel syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely Irritable bowel syndrome. Better to do a stool routine examination to rule out parasitic infestation. Deworming with single dose of albendazole is also good.
Stress and anxiety is the main reason causing Irritable bowel. Stress relaxing exercises like breathing exercise is god for this. Sit relaxed and take deep breaths. You can do this a couple of times daily for stress relaxation. You can also take peppermint oil to calm intestine. Taking antispasmodics like dicyclomine (cyclopam) in times you feel excess pressure is also good. Avoid milk and you can take yogurt or curd instead of that. Taking probiotics is also good. Avoid drinking cold water. Take XXXXXXX warm water every time.
If there is no improvement then consultation with gastro enterologist is well appreciated. You have to go for ultrasound of abdomen to rule out gall bladder and liver problems , serological test for coeliac , hydrogen breath test for lactose and fructose intolerance in such case. If all those problems are excluded then talk therapy with psychologist and antidepressant medications might help you.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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