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Whatever I eat passes out of my body within an hour.. it happens even for small meal like a bowl of fruits or biscuits. Also I feel very hungry after I take a meal, especially if I take fruits I feel very hungry in 15-20 mins after the meal. may I have the reason for this?
Hi..Can understand your concern...As per your query about frequent bowel movement after having food can be due to many causes like IBS,infection altered microbial flora of intestine ,any food intolerance etc..It would had been little easy to know if you had also mentioned your age and time period from which you have started these symptoms...To rule out the possible cause you need to have some investigations like stool culture and sensitivity and endoscopy done...Sine frequent bowel movements are there may lead to electrolyte imbalance or dehydration take plenty of fluids and ORS with probiotic like bifilac...Due to frequent bowel movement digestion is impaired and you are having hunger...Consult a gastroenterologist for investigations and proper examination..I hope the information helps you.Take care.
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What Causes Bowel Movement After Eating?
Hi..Can understand your concern...As per your query about frequent bowel movement after having food can be due to many causes like IBS,infection altered microbial flora of intestine ,any food intolerance etc..It would had been little easy to know if you had also mentioned your age and time period from which you have started these symptoms...To rule out the possible cause you need to have some investigations like stool culture and sensitivity and endoscopy done...Sine frequent bowel movements are there may lead to electrolyte imbalance or dehydration take plenty of fluids and ORS with probiotic like bifilac...Due to frequent bowel movement digestion is impaired and you are having hunger...Consult a gastroenterologist for investigations and proper examination..I hope the information helps you.Take care.