Suggest Treatment For IBS And Weight Loss

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2015

Question: I got ill in October 2012 i was then 9 stone i had norovirus then a week later i was rushed into hospital with gastroentritis since then my health hasnt been right im now down to 38kg which is just under 6 stone. Im under a gastroentroligist hes done every test under the sun despite being a small eater i eat meat, fish, junk food, crisps, chocolate and take aways. Ive got PCOS and i havent had a period since February this year my consiltant doesnt seem concerned due to my weight loss but i am at a loss of why i cannot put this weight back on i also suffer from post infectious IBS

I hope you can help as im desperate to know why i cant put weight on it goes from 36-40kg in time and never goes above 40kg

Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take high caloric and high protein diet

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). I can understand your concerns.

Since you have underwent all the tests by a gastroenterologist so I dont think there is any doubt about the diagnosis of IBS. You haven't mentioned what medicines you are taking presently.
What I will suggest you to take a mild antispasmodic agent like tablet llibrax which is a combination of clidinium bromide and chlordiazepoxide thrice in a day before meals.This is a prescription drug which your doctor will know. Besides that take a course of probiotic and tablet rifaximin 400mg twice a day. These medicines will help in keeping you cool, your gastric issue to normal.

For weight gain take high protein and high caloric diet. Take soyabeans, fried potatoes etc. These are very high caloric and high protein diet. You may also discuss with your dietician regarding your diet chart. However I will advise you to avoid dairy products.

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.

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