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

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.

Question 3

I have some bowel problems. My stool test report shows fecal calprotectin greater than 800. Is this serious, and what does it indicate?

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.

Sudden urge to pass stools in the morning is common in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). If it is daily with weakness, do a Stool Calprotectin to rule out gut inflammation. Eat light, avoid fried foods, and manage stress.

More FECAL CALPROTECTIN Health Queries

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.

I have some bowel problems. My stool test report shows fecal calprotectin greater than 800. Is this serious, and what does it indicate?