Question 1

I'm having some stomach issues and it's got me worried. A couple of weeks ago, I started experiencing anxiety, a burning sensation in my stomach, constipation, and bloating. I saw a gastroenterologist and he prescribed me Rablet D for my stomach and Prothiadan 25 for my sleep and anxiety. Thankfully, my sleep and anxiety seem better now, and the burning sensation has mostly gone, except for that warm feeling when I eat something spicy or from outside. However, I'm still concerned because my stool isn't clearing properly and I feel gassy. My endoscopy came back normal, but my stool is mainly yellow or pale yellow, and I'm worried it might be a sign of malabsorption. I eat out a lot but I don't drink much and I'm a nonsmoker. There's also this knotty feeling on the side of my stomach and some slight back aches when my bowel isn't clear. Could you advise what my next step should be?

Accepted Answer

Given your persistent gas, indigestion, and yellowish stool despite normal endoscopy results, consult your gastroenterologist about potential malabsorption issues, and consider further tests, such as stool tests for pancreatic elastase or fecal fat, breath tests for small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or a hydrogen breath test to assess carbohydrate absorption, to determine the underlying cause and guide treatment.

Question 2

I've been having to go to the bathroom like 56 times a day with these semi-liquid stools. Is this something normal? I talked to a doctor and they mentioned something about tuberculosis. Could it really be that?

Accepted Answer

Dietary Guidance for Peptic Ulcer

*Foods to Eat*

1. _Bananas_: Easy to digest, bananas can help settle the stomach.
2. _Rice_: Plain white rice is a low-acid, easily digestible food.
3. _Applesauce_: Like bananas, applesauce is a low-acid, easy-to-digest food.
4. _Toast_: Plain toast can help settle the stomach.
5. _Ginger_: Ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties that may help alleviate symptoms.
6. _Lean proteins_: Eat lean proteins like chicken, fish, and tofu.
7. _Low-fat dairy_: Low-fat dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese are easy to digest.

*Foods to Avoid*

1. _Citrus fruits and juices_: Avoid citrus fruits and juices, as they can irritate the stomach lining.
2. _Tomatoes and tomato-based products_: Tomatoes can be acidic and irritate the stomach.
3. _Fried foods_: Fried foods can be difficult to digest and may exacerbate symptoms.
4. _Spicy foods_: Avoid spicy foods, as they can irritate the stomach lining.
5. _Caffeine and carbonated drinks_: Both can irritate the stomach and worsen symptoms.

*Eating Schedule*

1. _Eat small, frequent meals_: Divide your daily food intake into 4-6 small meals to reduce symptoms.
2. _Avoid eating before bedtime_: Finish eating at least 2-3 hours before bedtime to reduce nighttime symptoms.
3. _Stay hydrated_: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help with digestion and reduce symptoms.

*Additional Tips*

1. _Manage stress_: Stress can exacerbate peptic ulcer symptoms; engage in stress-reducing activities like meditation or yoga.
2. _Avoid NSAIDs_: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can irritate the stomach lining and worsen symptoms.
3. _Follow your doctor's advice_: Your doctor may have specific dietary recommendations based on your individual needs.

Question 3

I'm having a problem where I need to go to the bathroom 2 to 3 times every morning, and it's not a complete bowel movement. This has been happening since I was born. Whenever I have to leave the house early, I take an Eldoper tablet to prevent more bathroom trips. I'm worried if taking Eldoper could seriously affect my liver. How should I handle this situation?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

You know, I've been taking Rinifol since my doctor said I have IBS Diarrhoea and it worked really well for about a month. Is it safe to use Rinifol for a long time, like for life, or is there anything I should be worried about?

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