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My husband has been swallowing chewing tobacco spit for over 10 years. The last 3 to 5 years he cannot for a solid stool after eating and has very impulsive direahha as soon as he eats anything. I need to know if these two are related & if we need to follow through the with a endoscopy?
Yes, the diarrhea and swallowing of tobacco juice could be related. I recommend : -a physician and gastroenterologist consult -blood tests (complete blood count, kidney and liver function tests, electrolyte levels ) -urine analysis -stool analysis - an endoscopy and colonoscopy to check for inflammatory bowel lesions.
Based on this we can arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan. In the meantime : -avoid spicy, oily foods -include more natural fiber in the diet like fresh whole fruits and vegetables. -keep well hydrated (enough to have light coloured urine)
Please see a doctor as soon as possible. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health
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What Causes Diarrhea After Eating Food?
Hello, Thank you for your query. Yes, the diarrhea and swallowing of tobacco juice could be related. I recommend : -a physician and gastroenterologist consult -blood tests (complete blood count, kidney and liver function tests, electrolyte levels ) -urine analysis -stool analysis - an endoscopy and colonoscopy to check for inflammatory bowel lesions. Based on this we can arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan. In the meantime : -avoid spicy, oily foods -include more natural fiber in the diet like fresh whole fruits and vegetables. -keep well hydrated (enough to have light coloured urine) Please see a doctor as soon as possible. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health