I Am The IBS Patient. Since Last1 Year There Is

Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2020

Question: i am the IBS patient.
Since last1 year there is contstant drop in my weight after i got endoscooy & colonoscooy done.
Recently i am diagnosed with stone in Gall Bladder, piles
Please suggest the tests that can be done.

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:

Hello
Welcome to ask a doctor.
Thank you for the query.
I understand your concern.
Well significant weight loss (usually more than 5% of your weight in 3 months) needs to be worked up.
Good to know that your endoscopy colonoscopy is done and hopefully normal.
Worth doing following tests and see,
Thyroid function test, ESR, CRP, Chest x ray (to r/o chest tb - though unlikely common in our country), HIV and if you have diarrhea types IBS then can consider doing - coeliac disease test like TTG DGP (Tissue transglutaminase) which is done to rule out gluten sensitivity.
In addition avoid excess dietary restrictions which IBS patients usually do to improve there symptoms resulting in significant unintended weight loss.
Take a normal diet avoid unnecessary restrictions
Go for regular walk
do some yoga, pranayam
sleep adequately
avoid stress
increase intake of curd, butter milk
Increase dietary fibres, avoid constipation and straining for stools, this will help you for piles.
Hope this answers your query.
Happy to help.
Wish you a speedy recovery.

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Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (7 hours later)

Hi Dr Abijit,

Thanks for your response . I am suffering from this issue since last year and there is a drop of more than 5% in my weight.
I have done couple of test and I wanted to consult with you .
Is it possible to have consultation with you in person so that I can show all my tests.

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hello

Detailed Answer:

Hi Prerit,
Thank you for your query.
Well can send me the reports on this platform (there is a provision to upload reports here).
Wonder if its possible to consult in person especially in covid times and also that you stay far away from where i practice.
Best wishes.

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Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (9 hours later)

Thanks Dr XXXXXXX for your response.
I have attached the test reports ..
Endoscopy , Colonoscopy was done 1 year ago.
Abdomen Ultrasound, blood tests were done 4 months ago

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:

Hello
Gone through your reports, most of them look ok.
Worthwhile taking an surgical opinion for gall bladder stones.
Also take necessary lifestyle changes as suggested above and see how you feel.
Best wishes.

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Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (3 hours later)

Hello Dr XXXXXXX

Thanks for your response.
Please let me know what all extra test that I need to get it done … which is not included in the reports.

Thanks.

Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (7 minutes later)

Hello Dr XXXXXXX

Please prescribe all the tests that need to be done including what you mentioned earlier.

Thanks a lot for your help.

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:

Hello
worthwhile doing an ESR, Chest x ray, ionised calcium, HIV and food gluten allergy test like TTG DGP.
But likely hood of getting something abnormal in these is very low.
Best wishes.

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