What Causes Diarrhea And Flatulence?

Posted on Thu, 14 Dec 2017

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Thu, 14 Dec 2017 Answered on

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Question : I am experiencing extreme flatulence,very loud and embarrassing, and occasionally diarrhea also.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probiotics.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query.

The flatulence and the diarrhea could be due to loss of gut bacteria.
Did you take any course of antibiotic in recent?
Many a times this symptom is seen in gluten and lactose intolerance.

I suggest you to take any probiotic drink or a powder mixed with a glass of water. 3 times a day for 3 to 4 days. This will help in replenishing the gut bacteria.

Avoid dairy products and wheat products for a week or so.
Have lot of fluids.
By all these measures you'll feel better with in 3 to 4 days of time.

Any issues do follow up.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng