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What Is The Cause Of Diarrhea And Flatulence?

I go to the toilet atleast 2 times per day but most often 3 and sometimes 4. My stomach is often bloated and i'm finding i'm quite low on energy. I have terrible flatulence / a lot of wind but my stomach hurts and I feel very uncomfortable if I try to hold. When I go to the toilet my stools are not solid but not as bad as diarrhea either.

I have a good diet and have always been fit and healthy. i've tried monitoring my food but can't see what is causing this. I have IB but this seems worse than that also I am living in Vietnam.



Sat, 21 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Passing a stool 3 to 4 times in a day is normal one. If you do not have any other symptoms like abdomen pain, vomiting, fatigue, diet could be the cause. First thing you need to do is to change the diet, if the symptoms remains as it is even after changing the diet, it is advisable to get done the stool test.

As you have stated that it is IBS you are having. In case of IBS, it is the consciousness that makes the patient more worrysome, because IBS is kind functional disorders. In my opinion, there is nothing to worry if you pass the stool 3 times in a day or more.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Akhtarhusain
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What Is The Cause Of Diarrhea And Flatulence?

Hello, Passing a stool 3 to 4 times in a day is normal one. If you do not have any other symptoms like abdomen pain, vomiting, fatigue, diet could be the cause. First thing you need to do is to change the diet, if the symptoms remains as it is even after changing the diet, it is advisable to get done the stool test. As you have stated that it is IBS you are having. In case of IBS, it is the consciousness that makes the patient more worrysome, because IBS is kind functional disorders. In my opinion, there is nothing to worry if you pass the stool 3 times in a day or more. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Akhtarhusain