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Constipated, Had Loose Motions. Taken Lime Soda. What Is Wrong?
I am 22, male. I have been
having loose motion with bouts
of constipation since 3 days.
Though not very continuous, I
go to the toilet every 2 or 3
hours. Usually, my loose motion
stops in half a day or 1 day. But
this is quite unusual as the
problem is persisting on the third
day. I had temperorary relief
after taking sips of lime soda
last evening. I thought it s over.
But after waking up today
morning; the condition is back to
square one.and the hunger is gone since then.Please help
having loose motion with bouts
of constipation since 3 days.
Though not very continuous, I
go to the toilet every 2 or 3
hours. Usually, my loose motion
stops in half a day or 1 day. But
this is quite unusual as the
problem is persisting on the third
day. I had temperorary relief
after taking sips of lime soda
last evening. I thought it s over.
But after waking up today
morning; the condition is back to
square one.and the hunger is gone since then.Please help
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Irritable bowel syndrome
2. Any infection in the Gastrointestinal tract
3. Irregular dietary habits
Symptomatic management involves maintaining optimum hydration status and electrolyte balance & having a plain, soft diet.
But, it will be better to consult your Physician and get a proper clinical examination done.
If any infective cause is suspected, then subsequent management should be done by administration of antibiotics.
Investigation like Stool examination, Ultrasound scan of abdomen & colonoscopy will be helpful.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Irritable bowel syndrome
2. Any infection in the Gastrointestinal tract
3. Irregular dietary habits
Symptomatic management involves maintaining optimum hydration status and electrolyte balance & having a plain, soft diet.
But, it will be better to consult your Physician and get a proper clinical examination done.
If any infective cause is suspected, then subsequent management should be done by administration of antibiotics.
Investigation like Stool examination, Ultrasound scan of abdomen & colonoscopy will be helpful.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care
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