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What Causes Constipation And Diarrhea In Sjögren S Patient?

I have Sjögren s for the last 20yrs for 40 yrs I have had seizures and everything else that goes with it.. bad eyes bad pain all over the drugs r worse then the diseace.. sorry about spelling... I am 71 my stomach is the worse either constapaied or diarrhea.. I have had 5 colon test and the one were they look down your throat.. I can t have a peaceful day without it bothering me I take meds for over 15yrs u knoe the one a day one but nothing helps I have been told its ibs..ulcers.. u name it I know that sjogrens is nasty on your tummy but I m tired of it all sorry I bothered u
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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Hello
I appreciate your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way

This can be caused by food poisoning or gastroenteritis, colitis or food allergy.

I would like further information to help you better like
relevant medical history
have you taken any medicines or adulterated good
Since how long you have this problem?

Meanwhile please follow these guidelines
try to avoid constipation by taking liquid paraffin like stool softeners
Have dietary fiber to increase bulk of the stool.
have lots of fresh fruits and steamed vegetables
Avoid smoking and alcohol it could be dangerous for you
Wash your hands with antiseptic soap or solution to maintain good hygiene
Avoid fatty fried junk and cold food

Have lots of fluids including ORS to counter dehydration and electrolyte imbalances

Please revert back to me with answers I will be happy to help you
Best wishes
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What Causes Constipation And Diarrhea In Sjögren S Patient?

Hello I appreciate your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way This can be caused by food poisoning or gastroenteritis, colitis or food allergy. I would like further information to help you better like relevant medical history have you taken any medicines or adulterated good Since how long you have this problem? Meanwhile please follow these guidelines try to avoid constipation by taking liquid paraffin like stool softeners Have dietary fiber to increase bulk of the stool. have lots of fresh fruits and steamed vegetables Avoid smoking and alcohol it could be dangerous for you Wash your hands with antiseptic soap or solution to maintain good hygiene Avoid fatty fried junk and cold food Have lots of fluids including ORS to counter dehydration and electrolyte imbalances Please revert back to me with answers I will be happy to help you Best wishes