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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements?
Question: For the past week or so i have been pooping more often. Not quite diarrea but not normal. Some undigested greens and vegetables. Gross. Anyway, i had been taking antibiotics for 2-3 weeks when this began. This morning, i felt the need to go but it was mostly gel looking mucous. A few hours later, i went and it was relatively normal. No pain or blood. Some gurglilng in stomach. It seems like i have some sort of irritation of intestines. Could it be c dif? Ibs? Do i need to go to specialist or is there something i can do to treat on my own?
Brief Answer:
Depleted gut flora due to antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Long term use of antibiotics causes depletion of normal flora of gastro intestinal tract.Gut flora is the complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans. The intestinal microflora is a complex ecosystem containing over 400 bacterial species The flora is sparse in the stomach and upper intestine, but luxuriant in the lower bowel,Toxins released by antibiotic destroys this flora of gut and lead to various problems with digestive system like indigestion,Gas formation and increased acidity.As of now you can take any over counter Probiotic and Tab Pantoprazole 40 mg this will provide you with symptomatic relief.
Along with it Some general measures which will help you more are
- Increase XXXXXXX warm water intake
- Eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- Take a diet which is very low in Fat.
- Add lot of vegetables and fruits to your diet.
-Try to eat vegetable,Take a lot of yoghurt along with food.
-Take two tea spoon isphagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water once while going to bed every day.
- Avoid COLD milk and and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza-even if its veg.)
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
- avoid carbonated drinks
Yes it could be clostridium infection also,A stool routine and microscopy test should be done.
Irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosis of exclusion,Initially follow what i adviced you,If not relieved visit a gastroenterologist.
Thanks.
Thanks
Depleted gut flora due to antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Long term use of antibiotics causes depletion of normal flora of gastro intestinal tract.Gut flora is the complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans. The intestinal microflora is a complex ecosystem containing over 400 bacterial species The flora is sparse in the stomach and upper intestine, but luxuriant in the lower bowel,Toxins released by antibiotic destroys this flora of gut and lead to various problems with digestive system like indigestion,Gas formation and increased acidity.As of now you can take any over counter Probiotic and Tab Pantoprazole 40 mg this will provide you with symptomatic relief.
Along with it Some general measures which will help you more are
- Increase XXXXXXX warm water intake
- Eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- Take a diet which is very low in Fat.
- Add lot of vegetables and fruits to your diet.
-Try to eat vegetable,Take a lot of yoghurt along with food.
-Take two tea spoon isphagula husk with 200 to 300 mL water once while going to bed every day.
- Avoid COLD milk and and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza-even if its veg.)
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
- avoid carbonated drinks
Yes it could be clostridium infection also,A stool routine and microscopy test should be done.
Irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosis of exclusion,Initially follow what i adviced you,If not relieved visit a gastroenterologist.
Thanks.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Ok so dont freak out about the mucus in the bowl? Also, how long should i try your recommendations before seeking further consult of not changed?
Brief Answer:
Follow up advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Try the above mentioned advice for 1 week and you will feel much better,once the overall digestion improves the mucous and other problem will be solved and stools will be formed and bulky.A stool routine and microscopy test should be done to find out if infection is causing mucous otherwise follow all advices.
Thanks
Follow up advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Try the above mentioned advice for 1 week and you will feel much better,once the overall digestion improves the mucous and other problem will be solved and stools will be formed and bulky.A stool routine and microscopy test should be done to find out if infection is causing mucous otherwise follow all advices.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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