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What Causes Intermittent Loose Stools Or Constipation?
20 year old female. random stools going from loose to constipation. excessive mucus in stool but normal color. any type of physical activity causes urgent need to use bathroom. anus burns and itches. symptoms have worsened in last two months. also have gas and bloating.
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Constipation relieved by diahorrea that is indicate irritable bowel syndrom.
More mucus in stool and constipation most common problem.
Gas or bloting problem is present in irritable bowel syndrom.
Weight loss and anemia occur after long standing irritable bowel syndrom.
Endoscopy is helpful for further diagnosis.
Abdominal ultrasonography is also normal in irritable bowel syndrom.
Eat high fiber foods.
Fiber supplements are helpful in irritable bowel syndrom.
Take care.
Thanks.
Dr.Rachana.
Constipation relieved by diahorrea that is indicate irritable bowel syndrom.
More mucus in stool and constipation most common problem.
Gas or bloting problem is present in irritable bowel syndrom.
Weight loss and anemia occur after long standing irritable bowel syndrom.
Endoscopy is helpful for further diagnosis.
Abdominal ultrasonography is also normal in irritable bowel syndrom.
Eat high fiber foods.
Fiber supplements are helpful in irritable bowel syndrom.
Take care.
Thanks.
Dr.Rachana.
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