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What Causes Alternating Bouts Of Diarrhoea And Constipation?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Question: Im constipated most of the time, or i have diarrhea, there isnt an inbetween. How do i fix this?
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Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get a stool examination

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

I will advise you to get your stool examination to see for any infection or occult blood. If it comes to be normal then what you need to do is:
1. Take high fiber diet (may be psyllium fibers) and lots of liquid in your diet
2. Take triphala powder one teaspoon with warm water or for better result mix it with honey and take it at time of sleep at night and one teaspoon in early morning empty stomach
3. Avoid foods that contain maida.
4. Take meals at least 2 hours before going to bed.
5. Take lots of fruits and vegetables daily
6. Also take a probiotic which I found very useful in my patients with disturbed bowel habits
7. Do regular walk

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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What Causes Alternating Bouts Of Diarrhoea And Constipation?

Brief Answer: Get a stool examination Detailed Answer: Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). I will advise you to get your stool examination to see for any infection or occult blood. If it comes to be normal then what you need to do is: 1. Take high fiber diet (may be psyllium fibers) and lots of liquid in your diet 2. Take triphala powder one teaspoon with warm water or for better result mix it with honey and take it at time of sleep at night and one teaspoon in early morning empty stomach 3. Avoid foods that contain maida. 4. Take meals at least 2 hours before going to bed. 5. Take lots of fruits and vegetables daily 6. Also take a probiotic which I found very useful in my patients with disturbed bowel habits 7. Do regular walk 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.