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Suggest Treatment For Irregular Bowel Movements In Young Adult
My son is 18 yrs old 45kgs weight and his height is 5'7". He is very skinny. Does not have proper appetite and has very irregular bowels movements. Sometime he says that his bowels are not clear and most of the times he has loose motions. Kindly suggest some remedy
Fri, 11 Sep 2015
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
As per your query your son might be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, treatment focuses on the relief of symptoms. Following steps should be taken
1. Eliminating high-gas foods such items as carbonated beverages, vegetables — especially cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower.
2.Some people are sensitive to types of carbohydrates such as fructose, polyols, fructans & lactose, called FODMAPs .They are found in certain grains, vegetables, fruits and dairy products such as wheat, rye, barley, onion, garlic, apples, apricots, avocados, blackberries, cherries,Milk & dairy products. These food items should also be avoided as they are rich in lactose
3.Taking fiber supplements, such as psyllium or methylcellulose, with fluids may help control constipation. Fiber obtained from food may cause much more bloating compared with a fiber supplement.
4.Anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide, can help control diarrhea.
5.Anticholinergic and antispasmodic medications. These medications, such as hyoscyamine and dicyclomine, can help relieve painful bowel spasms. They should not be used if constipation is there .
6. In some people improvement in diarrhea symptoms occurs, if they stop eating gluten (wheat, barley and rye)
Don't worry he would be fine
Hoping this information helps.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
As per your query your son might be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, treatment focuses on the relief of symptoms. Following steps should be taken
1. Eliminating high-gas foods such items as carbonated beverages, vegetables — especially cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower.
2.Some people are sensitive to types of carbohydrates such as fructose, polyols, fructans & lactose, called FODMAPs .They are found in certain grains, vegetables, fruits and dairy products such as wheat, rye, barley, onion, garlic, apples, apricots, avocados, blackberries, cherries,Milk & dairy products. These food items should also be avoided as they are rich in lactose
3.Taking fiber supplements, such as psyllium or methylcellulose, with fluids may help control constipation. Fiber obtained from food may cause much more bloating compared with a fiber supplement.
4.Anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide, can help control diarrhea.
5.Anticholinergic and antispasmodic medications. These medications, such as hyoscyamine and dicyclomine, can help relieve painful bowel spasms. They should not be used if constipation is there .
6. In some people improvement in diarrhea symptoms occurs, if they stop eating gluten (wheat, barley and rye)
Don't worry he would be fine
Hoping this information helps.
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