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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Diarrhea?

I struggle with bowl movement. Usually relief once every two to three days. Then I will have bowl movement all day, sometimes like today, went once, not a lot, then again very loose. Grey smelt like tar noe I feel better, causes headache. Sometimes stool is yellow
posted on Wed, 24 May 2017
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Hi,

The symptoms are highly suggestive of possible IBS as a diagnosis. You will need to test stool routine and culture, colonoscopy and ultrasound of the abdomen. If these are normal, you most likely suffer from IBS.

Meanwhile, I will suggest

1. Plenty of fluids.
2. High fibre diet.
3. Isapghulla husk at bedtime.
4. Yoga and meditation.
5. You may need a prescription for amitriptyline from your family doctor.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Chronic Constipation And Diarrhea?

Hi, The symptoms are highly suggestive of possible IBS as a diagnosis. You will need to test stool routine and culture, colonoscopy and ultrasound of the abdomen. If these are normal, you most likely suffer from IBS. Meanwhile, I will suggest 1. Plenty of fluids. 2. High fibre diet. 3. Isapghulla husk at bedtime. 4. Yoga and meditation. 5. You may need a prescription for amitriptyline from your family doctor. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.