I Have Diarrhea On A Pretty Regular Basis. I Thought

Posted on Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Question: I have diarrhea on a pretty regular basis. I thought maybe it was too much dairy so I cut back on it. I am still having issues. If I take Pepto that helps but I am at the point where I am taking it almost every day. I do have a normal BM sometimes but the diarrhea is a continuing problem. It doesn't look bloody, but does look dark sometimes.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible gluten intolerance

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I too think it can be intolerance issue and possibly gluten intolerance. You can try to cut even wheat and especially whole grain, fibers of fruits and vegetables .
Using simethicone after each meal can help reduce gases and diarrhea.
Also it would be advisable to do a stool culture to check for possible bacterial infection.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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