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What Causes Chronic Diarrhea And Weight Gain In An Elderly Person?

Yes I am 67 year old white female I am 6 feet tall and very skinny growing up I was 120 lbs when I graduated from High School in 1965. I have gained 100 lbs since being married (1975). I think I have leaky gut or intestinonal permeability. Lots of liquid stool will have 3 bowel movements in the A M. Some are so liquid that I can not hold it until I get to the bathroom,it runs down my leg I wear black pants all the time in case this happens no one will see and I get to a private place to take care of it. I CAN T LIVE LIKE THIS it is so embarrassing. I am eating the wrong foods or the wrong time I need ansewers. THANK YOU
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Hello,

You are suffering from chronic diarrhea and weight gain. You are an elderly person and are suffering from liquid stool, increased bowel movement and discomfort. You are suffering from IBS, you are suggested to avoid food that triggers your symptoms. Take high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids, exercise regularly and get adequate sleep.

Avoid high-gas food like carbonated and alcoholic beverages and certain foods that may lead to increased gas. Avoid gluten. Always take food that is gluten free. People with IBS improve in diarrhea symptoms by stopping to eat gluten (wheat, barley and rye) even if they don't have celiac disease. Take anti-diarrheal medications as and when required. Get clinically examined and get all required tests and investigations done. Get treated at the earliest. Stay away from addictions if any.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Chronic Diarrhea And Weight Gain In An Elderly Person?

Hello, You are suffering from chronic diarrhea and weight gain. You are an elderly person and are suffering from liquid stool, increased bowel movement and discomfort. You are suffering from IBS, you are suggested to avoid food that triggers your symptoms. Take high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids, exercise regularly and get adequate sleep. Avoid high-gas food like carbonated and alcoholic beverages and certain foods that may lead to increased gas. Avoid gluten. Always take food that is gluten free. People with IBS improve in diarrhea symptoms by stopping to eat gluten (wheat, barley and rye) even if they don t have celiac disease. Take anti-diarrheal medications as and when required. Get clinically examined and get all required tests and investigations done. Get treated at the earliest. Stay away from addictions if any. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician