May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Digestive Disorders Overflow Diarrhoea Secondary to Chronic Constipation
Overflow Diarrhoea Secondary to Chronic Constipation |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: For the last 2 years, like clock work every time I start to eat a mean no matter what it is, within a few seconds of the first couple of bites I immediatly have to use the restroom thats when its diarrhea. then after a few days im constipated, when i finally do go its not a normal bowel movement its diarrhea again. and Im embrassed to admit that almost every day when i pass gas the smell is terrible. I mean really awful. i dont go out to eat because its irrating getting up from the table to use the restroom not once but at least 3 times during the meal. Please help me with this. Dear Lorrie: A common explanation for diarrhoea is overflow diarrhoea secondary to chronic constipation, and this may be the cause in your case. Other causes of diarrhoea include: a gastro-intestinal infection caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites; an inflammatory bowel disorder; malabsorption syndromes; irritable bowel syndrome; or malignant growth of the gastro-intestinal tract. Any persistent change in your bowel habit warrants investigation, and I advise attending your family doctor for a detailed history and physical examination. He may perform some routine blood tests, stool samples or a colonoscopy to visualise the colon through a camera lens, to exclude any of the above causes. |
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