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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Bloating And IBS
Hi, have been experiencing cconstipation, bloating and pain in my left side. I m normally well and healthy. Doctors have suggested I have ibs. I take medication from time to time but nothing really works. II m currently taking citraphram for anxitey. Can you aadvise me on a good ibs medication? I m fed up of people thinking I m pregnant!
- abdominal ultrasound
- colonoscopy
- stool examination for ova/parasites
- stool culture and sensitivity testing to rule out candida infection
Depending on the results, we can give the right treatment strategy. For the moment, you should:
- avoid foods/drinks that would be your symptoms worse
- increase water intake
- take antacid with simethicone
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Bloating And IBS
Hello, To me, you should get some tests done like: - abdominal ultrasound - colonoscopy - stool examination for ova/parasites - stool culture and sensitivity testing to rule out candida infection Depending on the results, we can give the right treatment strategy. For the moment, you should: - avoid foods/drinks that would be your symptoms worse - increase water intake - take antacid with simethicone - take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini