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What Causes Stomach Fullness And Frequent Bowel Movements?
Hello. I ve been having issues with becoming prematurely full and severe indagestion a gas. I have 3-4 bowel movements a day and my stomach is very bloated. This has been going on for over a month so I visited my pcp and he ordered blood work and stool sample analysis. I don t have a lot of information about my results but I did notice one section said increased fat in my stool sample. My doctor wants me to come in to discuss the results and next steps. I m not able to go in until his office opens during the week so I am left wondering. Any ideas?
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Hi,
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
The commonest causes I can think about your symptoms of gases, bloating and indigestion are as follows:
Intestinal infection.
Aerophagia, aerated drinks.
Intolerance to certain foods and beverages.
This can be diagnosed by the following ways:
Get stool sample checked for three days.
Tests of blood for CBC, sugar, thyroid, renal, liver and kidney functions.
Ultrasonography and X-ray of abdomen in standing position.
Clinical examination and correlation of the test reports by your Doctor will give a proper diagnosis and thus allow a proper medication to get a possible cure.
Also notice the foods and beverages which start or increase your problems and stop all these altogether.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General Surgeon
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
The commonest causes I can think about your symptoms of gases, bloating and indigestion are as follows:
Intestinal infection.
Aerophagia, aerated drinks.
Intolerance to certain foods and beverages.
This can be diagnosed by the following ways:
Get stool sample checked for three days.
Tests of blood for CBC, sugar, thyroid, renal, liver and kidney functions.
Ultrasonography and X-ray of abdomen in standing position.
Clinical examination and correlation of the test reports by your Doctor will give a proper diagnosis and thus allow a proper medication to get a possible cure.
Also notice the foods and beverages which start or increase your problems and stop all 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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