Know How Our iCliniq Doctor Helped a Patient Who Suffered Gastric Issues for 13 Years

A patient with gastric issues for 13 years consulted our iCliniq doctor and explained how her condition started as stomach ulcers and further developed into chronic gastritis along with diarrhea. She also expressed her difficulties with the pain, frequent visits to the restroom, brain fogginess, and fatigue. She also mentioned that she was diagnosed with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and had taken herbal medication, which did help her initially, but the symptoms relapsed later. Further, she said that she experienced symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and laryngopharyngeal refluxes in the recent past. For reference, she provided the reports of her blood and stool tests and radiological findings.

Our iCliniq doctor reviewed the patient’s reports and carefully assessed the condition. After analyzing the reports and the patient's symptoms, our doctor diagnosed the condition to be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He also mentioned that the patient’s small bowel movements due to IBS had caused her SIBO, for which the antibiotic treatment could help. However, our doctor advised lifestyle modifications like exercise and following a healthier diet for IBS.

The patient reverted with a few concerns she needed clarification for. Firstly, she asked if it was the IBS that had caused her gastritis and GERD. Further, she requested clarification on the reasons for her gastric issues, whether they were due to the lack of stomach acids, and if she needed to take any medications.

Our doctor explained to the patient that, though IBS was not the potential cause of her other conditions, it was not uncommon for all the other stomach conditions to coexist with IBS. Furthermore, our doctor explained to the patient how certain lifestyle changes and avoiding medications that cause gut motility could help relieve her symptoms. Our doctor clarified that her symptoms were not due to a lack of stomach acids and explained to the patient that lack of stomach acids was a rare condition, particularly in old age or people with autoimmune disorders.

The patient was very happy and relieved. She thanked the doctor for explaining her condition so elaborately and clearing all her doubts. Further, she also recommended our iCliniq doctor for second opinions.