- male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been experiencing a lot of gas, pain, and loose stools every morning for about a year and a half now, and I never really feel relaxed after going to the bathroom in the morning. Sometimes in the evening, my stool looks like my food is only partially digested. And it doesn't matter whether I eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner - I feel pressure every time. I'm getting worried and would like to know what's going on with my digestion. What could be causing these symptoms?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
could be due to ibs conult your gastroentrologist
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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