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Question: Hello. My name is Christin and I just sent a message on accident a few minutes ago saying only hello so now I am going to ask my question. Is my digestion healthy if I usually have stools that are someone soft and long but solid, while sometimes also coming out in two or three smaller pieces? I am talking anywhere from 3-5 on the bristol chart. Also,I do have bloating sometimes, and when I eat certsin fruit my bowels are kinda messy and loose but not like diarrhea. Is that fine? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Kindly more information is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Kindly more information is needed to help through the diagnosis.
Do you eat a regular diet?
Do you drink enough liquids?
Do you have any food intolerance that you might know?
Do you have a stressful life in the daily basis?
I am waiting for your response to help you better.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Kindly more information is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Kindly more information is needed to help through the diagnosis.
Do you eat a regular diet?
Do you drink enough liquids?
Do you have any food intolerance that you might know?
Do you have a stressful life in the daily basis?
I am waiting for your response to help you better.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Dr. Raju A.T
I do eat a regular diet in general, meaning breakfast, lunch and dinner although not always at the same times. I eat meat, carbs veggies and fruits and sometimes dairy and I drink mostly warm water sometimes with ginger or honey. I eat sweets sometimes but not daily. I do not seem to be lactose intolerant and I dont think I am allergic to gluten. I have 1-2 bowel movements daily and and my stress level is not too high.
I have kindly provided more detailed information regarding my digestion and eating habits. Is it possible that you could give me more specific input about my questions from earlier? It would be appreciated. Thank you so much.
Brief Answer:
Probably irritable bowel syndrome, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
If you have a regular diet the cause of your syndrome can be irritable bowel syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by episodes of softer stools and than hard ones.
It can also cause bloating.
I suggest to take daily probiotics to restore the intestinal flora.
I also suggest to drink a lot of liquids and avoid food that can trigger the symptoms.
The common food that might trigger the symptoms are caffeine, spicy food or fats.
For the bloating you can use Simethicone medications three times a.
If the symptoms continue, you should see a gastrologist and get some tests done for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Probably irritable bowel syndrome, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
If you have a regular diet the cause of your syndrome can be irritable bowel syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by episodes of softer stools and than hard ones.
It can also cause bloating.
I suggest to take daily probiotics to restore the intestinal flora.
I also suggest to drink a lot of liquids and avoid food that can trigger the symptoms.
The common food that might trigger the symptoms are caffeine, spicy food or fats.
For the bloating you can use Simethicone medications three times a.
If the symptoms continue, you should see a gastrologist and get some tests done for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Generally my stools are formed well and come on in one long piece, sometimes two or three at once, but yes when I eat too much of certain foods it sometimes comes out looser but not always. I started taking probiotics a few weeks ago. Is it okay that I have switched probiotics every few weeks?
That was my last question by the way in my last reply then I will be done.
Brief Answer:
You can switch the probiotics because they have the same active ingredients
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
The probiotics have the same active ingredients so you can switch them without problem.
I recommend to pay attention to the food that cause you these symptoms and try to avoid them.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You can switch the probiotics because they have the same active ingredients
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
The probiotics have the same active ingredients so you can switch them without problem.
I recommend to pay attention to the food that cause you these symptoms and try to avoid them.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Dr. Prasad
Yes I will take your advice, and thank you for confirming about the probiotic and switching. You have been helpful. Take care and thank you Dr. Gurabardhi.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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