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What Causes Weight Loss Despite A Normal Colonoscopy?

My 20 year old soon is losing weight, diet has not changed. Recently went in for a colonoscopy with no findings. He has always had problems with bowl movements. He is currently constipated, losing weight, bloated and says that his poop stinks (really bad). Keep in mind his diet has not changed. We have always thought he has IBS. But he has never had rapid weight loss before.
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Thanks for your query on HCM

"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this to confirm the exact pathological cause first-

Do a clinical examination by your [Gastroenterologist] and Do investigations like -[CBC, TSH, LFT, Stool RE, Ultrasound whole abdomen and capsule endoscopy]

Do take few preventive steps like this -

1)Try to limit dairy products and use an OTC enzyme product such as Lactaid may help.

2)Try low-fat foods and avoid butter, margarine, cream sauces and fried foods.

3)Try to limit fiber, if you have loose motions and if not then you can take it.
4)Try to avoid Spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine etc

5)Try to eat small meals. You may find you feel better eating five or six small meals a day rather than three larger ones.

6)Try to drink plenty of fluids daily.

7)Do take a multivitamins caps regularly.

8)Try to quit smoking

9)Do exercise, yoga and meditations regularly to manage stress.

Hope that helps
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What Causes Weight Loss Despite A Normal Colonoscopy?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this to confirm the exact pathological cause first- Do a clinical examination by your [Gastroenterologist] and Do investigations like -[CBC, TSH, LFT, Stool RE, Ultrasound whole abdomen and capsule endoscopy] Do take few preventive steps like this - 1)Try to limit dairy products and use an OTC enzyme product such as Lactaid may help. 2)Try low-fat foods and avoid butter, margarine, cream sauces and fried foods. 3)Try to limit fiber, if you have loose motions and if not then you can take it. 4)Try to avoid Spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine etc 5)Try to eat small meals. You may find you feel better eating five or six small meals a day rather than three larger ones. 6)Try to drink plenty of fluids daily. 7)Do take a multivitamins caps regularly. 8)Try to quit smoking 9)Do exercise, yoga and meditations regularly to manage stress. Hope that helps