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Over the past week, I've had recurring a upset stomach and loose motion so I took an eldoper a few days back to halt it. Following that, I had constipation during which I felt uncomfortably bloated, gassy and full. Now I'm back to having loose motion and cannot eat anything without my stomach churning it out 10 minutes later. I suspect I may have

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Over the past week, I've had recurring a upset stomach and loose motion so I took an eldoper a few days back to halt it. Following that, I had constipation during which I felt uncomfortably bloated, gassy and full. Now I'm back to having loose motion and cannot eat anything without my stomach churning it out 10 minutes later. I suspect I may have

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Your SYMPTOMS are more in favour of IBS. OTHER POSSIBILITIES LIKE GASTROENTERITIS ARE ALSO THERE. ...  Read More

My stomach is upset and i have diarrhea. There is Constipation as well. I suspect it was because i ate outside. This is from 20 days. Earlier i had wet and sticky flatulence. Is it amoebiasis or something else? What kinds of tests must i do before visiting my doctor?

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Usg abdomen, stool routine microscopy, fasting sugar levels, tsh, cbc ...  Read More

I remain constipated and then when i go to loo i get diarrhea 1 episode then back to constipation. i take Easylax Syrup that is a laxative still not that much of a relief. Please suggest something. Please tell me what should i do?

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MILK OF MAGNESIA THREE TEASPOON FUL WITH WATER AT NIGHT OR TWO TIMES A DAY TILLYOU FEEL BETTER. AVOID SPICY FRIED JUNK FOOD OR FOOD FROM OUTSIDE, LIGHT DIET, BOILED WATER. O.K, BYE. ...  Read More

Hi, ive been having diarroea(loose stool, but formed, not liquid) alternating with constipation(hard little stools), for the last 6 months. No change in frequency, Bowel movement everyday, sometimes mucus, (mainly in constipation), but never blood and no weight loss could this be bowel cancer, or something like IBS

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Alternative constipation with diarrhoea should be taken seriously. Check with colonoscopy and inform to - sudeepdadu gmail.com ...  Read More

A 62 year old man with controlled diabetis facing stomach disorders like alternate constipation and diarrhea, bloating, gases, unstable stomach and acidity from about an year. A smoker (15/day) for about 40 years with symptoms of COPD. No BP but pulse is on a higher side (110-120). Regular walking & stretching exercises. Leading a retired life

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You need further evaluation. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My Grandma is suffering from alternating diarrhoea and constipation along with headache for 2 weeks..Reddish stool is being discharged and the urge for passing out stool cannot be controlled... Previously back 2 days ago she was feeling nauseous but now it has improved and she lost her weight and appetite Doctor please help to tell so

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This can be DYSENTERY or some other colonic inflammatory cause. Detailed evaluation needed. She may need admission. Medication cannot be prescribed on such short information. ...  Read More

I had stomach ulcer and infection last month. I had taken full 15 days course of infection and now taking medicine to treat ulcer. Sompraz and Izra 40, it's been 10 days since I started these tablets and now I'm having problem of constipation and diarrhea for last 2 days.

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Dear concerned if you had documented ulcer and took treatment for it for 2wk then it is also imperative to get rescopy in 3rd wk to see ulcer healing status. If ulcer healed and symptoms r persist the ...  Read More

I have constipation (only in the morning) and diarrhea (not liquidy) and sudden urge for bowel movements, from last 1 month and now have a pain o upper right side of my abdomen but that too only when I touch there. I was addicted to masturbation (15 times a week) as well and someone told me this could be due to that as well. no blood or mucus in s

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Your SYMPTOMS are related to colonic Inflammatory causes. Possibility of IBS CONSTIPATION ETC. Other causes need to be ruled out. Further evaluation is needed. ULTRASOUND may help. High fibre diet. P ...  Read More

Ihave gained weight, and with this I realized that I have had constipation and diarrhea, besides gases no matter what I eat. Does it have anything to do with taking the pill the day after?

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I am having stomach pain in morning almost twice a week which is better by passing gas..constipation ..passing rstools alternate day.otjerwise eating well and no problem during day time suggest some medicine or diet

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Need to visit some general medicine or general surgeon specialist for better understanding of your problem. As the treatment depends on clinical examination and more. ...  Read More

Hello from last 1 week I am having constipation and diarrhea at same time in the morning No stomach pain at all From 2 days I am taking below medicine Tab somapraz - morning Tab pcride 2 mg - night Tab rabonik - night Tab nizonide 500 - morning and night Still I am not seeing any result 3 years ago I didi colonoscopy and endoscopy because

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My newborn is 4 wks old. he was suffering from loose motion last week , and its get recovered after feeding both fm and bm alternately. now for the past 2 days he doesn't poop. internet says it's common among new born not to.poop for few days. but I feel like he is struggling to poop, is this a sign of constipation? How to cure this?

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Give only breastfeed. Stop formula ...  Read More

Iam having bowel moments two times a day...Bristol chart type 3 4 5 6 ..is it normal??first time iam feeling normal like Bristol chart type 3 or 4 but second time it is like 4 or 5 Rarely it is like 6...is it normal or not?but iam feeling to have a stool everytime...Is it constipation or diarrhea??

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Looks like ibs mixed type You need a colonoscopy Low fodmap diet Ibset tablet once a day ...  Read More

I am suffering from diarrhea for last one day taken 2 dose of redotil tablet 1 tablets after food but still watery motion is coming

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Good evening, Suffering from diarrhea from 2 days. 4 times a day. Is antibiotic required? If yes which antibiotic and for how much duration. Kindly help me Thanks

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No need ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My son has been suffering with constipation problems and is having stomach pain. I consulted a Doctor yesterday and he suggested Movicol solution however my son is not able to have that solution.Is there any alternate syrup we could use like Duphalac solution??

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Hello give laxopeg sachet 17 g in glass of water at night time after dinner for 2 days . Give plenty of oral water and fibre rich diet like green leafy vegetables apple Puree , kichidi rice with dal ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I am having watery diarrhea for 2 days per week and it's been a month and more with this pattern with lot of gas what can be the reason? Stomach always feels full too

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi I am 33 years old with ibs and h pylori gastritis why is it i always fall sick only with diarrhea I never get cold or fever it's always related to stomach I feel very embrassed and it irritates me to take loose motion tablets atleast once I am month for sure I have stopped eating food I love to eat

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Hi Have u seen doctor recently for thorough examination and investigation??? Why don't u consult doctor and give detailed history!! ...  Read More

Doctor advised me norflox tZ but i am allergic to ciprofloxacin, is there any alternate to this or it's safe to take norflox?

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Take ors,Imodium, racy Take plane tinidazol ...  Read More

I am having constipation,hard stool passing in alternate days so i started kabz har badhyanath churan from last 2 months i consume alternate days having half teaspoon does it affect me long term now i m having soft stools,

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

1 महीने से मुझे लगातार constipation और डायरिया है, पेट ठीक से साफ नही हो रह

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hello doctors.. my baby is 11 months old now. My baby has diarrhea. Can I give Taxim o forte syrup and combiflora GG drops.

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Hello doctors... my baby is 11 months old now.. my baby has diarrhea.. can I give combiflora drops for my baby.

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Greetings yes u can give syrup . Give zinc drops too ...  Read More

I'm facing diarrhea for one month. I'm a diabetic patient and I'm taking Triglynase 1 and Maxgalip AT tablets. My Hba1c is 5.6 and my RBS is in the range of 90 - 130 mg/dl. I'm taking Vibact and Eldophar tablet for the treatment of my diarrhea since a week, but my diarrhea reoccurs again and again. I'm not understanding how to get rid of it complet

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I have been have constipation come and go, rven after drinking 2 litres of water eating veggies i still cant poop everyday. When I rake kayam churna I poop really well the next day. Is it safe to take kayam churna or what can be an alternate?

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Please check your thyroid function and serum calcium level. (FT3, FT4 and TSH) as well as Serum calcium level. ...  Read More

Hello doctors... My baby is 9 months old now. My baby has diarrhea from 2 days. Motion passes 3 to 4 times daily. Doctor suggests nor-metrogyl o syrup( metronidazole and ofloxacin suspension). Can I give this syrup for my baby?

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Hi.. Passing motion 3-4 times a day is OK. How is the stool consistency? Is it watery? Is there blood in stool. Is baby feeding well? Is baby active and play full? Is there fever? Is answer to all abo ...  Read More

My father is 65 years old. He has always some stomach issues. Diarrhea gas bloating indigestion and so many. What kind of food he should have and what can be d reason behind the problem??

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I'm 16 weeks pregnant. Taking Gemcal and Softeron but facing constipation. Please suggest any alternate medicine for calcium and iron that does not cause so much constipation

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Pls connect for prescription of med ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed me Libotryp DS for irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea. i am having constipation, bloating and indigestion kindly provide suggestions to overcome

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