- female
- 35 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm dealing with IBS and was diagnosed with depression about 1.5 years ago. I've been taking fludac 20, but recently I've been having bowel movements 6-7 times a day, and they're fragmented. It's not like diarrhea but it's been going on for 5 days with some stomach cramps. Usually, taking metrogyl 400 clears it up in a day, but this time it's not helping. I started taking norflox tz yesterdaytwice dailyand I'm feeling a little better, but there's still this urge for bowel movement and some cramps. Any thoughts on what might be happening or what else I should do?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
continue the same medication
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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