Causes of Diarrhoea and Loose Stools
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Dear Ask The Doctor: For the last year everytime I eat within 15 minutes I have to go to the bathroom....why? I have tried changing my diet, watching what I eat high in fats and greased type foods. Increased my veggies and fruits, however; nothing is helping. It is very embarressing because it is provuse. Help...Thanks
Dear Loretta: The symptoms you describe can be caused by a number of disorders including: a gastro-intestinal infection caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites, an inflammatory bowel disorder, malabsorption syndromes, irritable bowel syndrome or in some rare circumstances due to a malignant growth of the gastro-intestinal tract. It is difficult to diagnose the problem with the limited information you have provided. I advise you attend your family doctor for a detailed history and physical examination. He will be able to perform some routine blood tests, take a stool sample and exclude many of the above causes, and provide some symptomatic relief. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 March 2010 )
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