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IBS, Diarrhea, Constipation, Gas After Protozoa Infection. Help
Hi, my name is Soliman Wazzan, I live in Cairo Egypt and my age is 49 years old, heigh of 192 m and my weight is 95 Kg. Since age of 22 , I suffered for almost 5 years the IBS ( Irritable Bowel Syndrome ) and then i overcame this syndrome till last year. In February 2011, I did a stool analysis and I discovered that i had 2 types of protozoa ( Giardia and Hystolica) . I took the necessary treatment and then I repeated my stool analyses and was clear of these diseases. In March 2012, I did another stool analyses and results were OK. In results, since my infection with these 2 protozoa, I don`t feel comfortable with my colon , some episodes of diarrea, constipation on and off.. lot of gases and fluctuation....but the thing that I have to underline that these symptoms become more severe when I`m facing a situation of stress, travel ( indeed associated with stress). I will be grateful if you could help me to know what is my case exactly and how to face it. Thanking you in advance for your concern and best regards Soliman
Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Hi,
Noted your history well and understood the concerns.
As per the history you have mentioned you have been cleared of Giardia and Amoebiasis hence nothing to worry about these with the utmost precaution to avoid recurrence.
The strict rule is to have boiled for 20 minutes and cooled water.Homemade fresh foods only.
Proper cleaning of hands with soap and water after visiting bathroom every time.
The stress increasing your abdominal symptoms itself is indicative that this is stool IBS that is irritable bowel syndrome that you are suffering
from. Hence get control over the stress and your problem will be solved. You may ask for specific medications needed in case of IBS.
Also identify the foods and beverages that cause the problems and stop these altogether.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General Surgeon
Noted your history well and understood the concerns.
As per the history you have mentioned you have been cleared of Giardia and Amoebiasis hence nothing to worry about these with the utmost precaution to avoid recurrence.
The strict rule is to have boiled for 20 minutes and cooled water.Homemade fresh foods only.
Proper cleaning of hands with soap and water after visiting bathroom every time.
The stress increasing your abdominal symptoms itself is indicative that this is stool IBS that is irritable bowel syndrome that you are suffering
from. Hence get control over the stress and your problem will be solved. You may ask for specific medications needed in case of IBS.
Also identify the foods and beverages that cause the problems and stop these altogether.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General Surgeon
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