Hello,
There are various causes for the frequent bowel movements such as:
-
Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis
- GI flora upset
-
Carcinoid tumors
- Chronic GI infection
Guidelines for better recovery:
- Get a stool microscopy for evaluation with eggs or oocysts, fat droplets, mucus or occult blood
- Dietary precautions to avoid all dairy fat, junk foods, non veg if possible
- Check for
lactose intolerance by avoiding milk products
- Pre and pro biotics support with lacto bacillus and fresh yogurt
- Avoid gastric irritants such as alcohol, beverages, aerated drinks
- Avoid
stress and anxiety
- Control of blood sugar
- Control of body weight, cholesterol
Let your
primary care decide further course of action.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon