Q. Why am I having frequent flatulence with irregular bowel movements?

Hello doctor,

I am 30 years old. I was diagnosed with non-ulcer dyspepsia seven years back. Was treated with probiotics and it helped a little bit. Now my complaint is frequent flatulence (foul smelling) and irregular bowel movements (sit 3 to 4 times daily with only 1 episode of almost complete defecation and others scant and incomplete). History of frequent flatulence for 5-6years, acute gastritis after heavy alcohol intake 3-4 times by last year managed with antacids.

My dietary habits are irregular (timings) with missed diets 3/4 times a week. I smoke occasionally. History of alcohol intake 180 ml hard liquor, 3 days a week for 5 years, 5-6 days a week for an year, 300 ml 5-6 days a week for an year. I have no other medical co-morbidities or past surgeries. OCD for 4-5years being treated with SSRIs- Fluvoxamine for 3 years and Escitalopram for the past 10 months. PPIs for 10 days 5 times in 6 years. Family history: nothing significant. Did a fibroscan-liver, LFT and USG-abdomen 10 mnths back and were normal. LFT every three months since then were normal. Now may I please know what will be the solution for my current complaints?

Hi doctor,

Thank you. May I know how long should I take the medicines?

Thank you doctor,

I am afraid Chlordiazepoxide can cause sedation since I have an upcoming important exam shortly.