Question 1

Post a Goa trip from 22nd to 27th June, I suffered from gas and acidity. Initially, my stool was formed but gassy and disintegrated in water. Within a week, the gassiness of stool increased along with belching and heartburn. I took a course of Metrogyl for 5 days as prescribed, but it did not help much. By now, the stool had become watery. On 17th July, I again visited the doctor who prescribed medicines for gas, acidity, and stomach ulcers. After this one week course, I started feeling acidity and gas along with belching, though less than in early July. As of today, 5th August, my stool is still pasty, narrow, and sometimes contains mucus. I am unable to clear my stomach completely and have to apply a lot of force to pass just a little pasty stool. There is always a feeling that stool is staying near my rectum. Gas and acidity are under control with banana, buttermilk, and easy to digest foods. Stool routine test is normal. What could this be?

Question 2

A doctor has reviewed my full body diagnostic report and told me that I am suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease. I have also experienced weight loss, and I am unable to digest milk. Could you please advise me on what foods and drinks I should consume that are easier to digest and suitable for my condition?

Question 3

Sometimes I suffer from morning diarrhea, which makes me want to use the toilet 3 to 4 times. This is eventually followed by weakness and tiredness. What is the cause of this and how can I fix it? I do not have anemia or thyroid problems.

I am experiencing frequent bowel movements, sometimes 8 to 9 times a day during diarrhea, and even when not having diarrhea, 3 to 4 times a day with a little mucus in my stool. I have attached my LFT and blood reports for reference.

Chronic diarrhea with mucus can be due to irritable bowel, infection, or inflammatory bowel disease. Review LFT and stool report. Maintain hydration, bland diet, and consider probiotics.

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Sometimes I suffer from morning diarrhea, which makes me want to use the toilet 3 to 4 times. This is eventually followed by weakness and tiredness. What is the cause of this and how can I fix it? I do not have anemia or thyroid problems.