
Diagnosed With IBS And Having Bouts Of Abdominal Pain. Hiatal Hernia Was Found In Colonoscopy. Suggest Treatment

Abdominal problems are due to intestinal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
From the details provided, you seem to have an intestinal/stomach infection due to a bacteria called H.pylori. The condition gets aggravated if the diet does not contain lots of dietary fibers. A-10 days' course of anti-H.pylori; intake of high fiber diet, addition of Psyllium husk/powder(a stool-bulking agent) and probiotics (lactobacilli); plateful of salads will relieve you of the abdominal symptoms.
The other possible cause of abdominal problems can be diverticular infection. However, the anti-H.pylori course will take care of it simultaneously.
In addition, regular intake of anti-depressants + anti-anxiety drugs curb mental stress. IBS flares up by stress, emotional upsets, anxiety or wide mood swings.
You are therefore advised that you consult your doctor/Psychiatrist who will prescribe appropriate drugs (as mentioned above) which will keep your IBS under control in future.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have further clarifications, I will be happy to answer them
Fond regards,
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal

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