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What Causes Diarrhea After Food Intake Periodically?
Question: Periodically I get diarhea after I eat. Sometimes it is after I eat fruits and vegetables with lean protein and sometimes it is something like chili or a little higher fat meal so I can't figure it out. I try to eat healthy for the most part but that doesn't seem to affect it. My stomach sometimes hurts a little or is a little sensitive. Any ideals as to what is going on? Thanks!
Brief Answer:
it can be due to gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms can be due to gastritis. A clinical evaluation by a Gastroentologist will be beneficial.
Some investigations may be helpful :-
1. Endoscopy.
2. Liver Function Test ( LFT ).
3. Stool examination.
You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with a probiotic and a digestive enzyme preparation containing pepsin and fungal diastase after meals.
Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Avoid spicy and oily foods and also avoid being empty stomach for long periods.
Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the above mentioned investigations and according to the clinical evaluation done by your doctor.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
it can be due to gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms can be due to gastritis. A clinical evaluation by a Gastroentologist will be beneficial.
Some investigations may be helpful :-
1. Endoscopy.
2. Liver Function Test ( LFT ).
3. Stool examination.
You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with a probiotic and a digestive enzyme preparation containing pepsin and fungal diastase after meals.
Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Avoid spicy and oily foods and also avoid being empty stomach for long periods.
Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the above mentioned investigations and according to the clinical evaluation done by your doctor.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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