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I have IBS, diarrhea, constipation, and bloody stools. Need help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male. My primary symptoms are large amounts of gas produced in stomach and/or intestine. I feels like stomach acid becomes carbonated, pain and pinching feeling from gas. I also have tingling, spasms or pain in pectoral, armpit, calf shoulder stiffness or aching in ... Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing a detailed history. There are a few details I would have appreciated. Have you lost weight during any of the periods? Does your weight keep swinging from gain to loss? Any history of iron deficiency anemia in the past? Have you ever been advi... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with IBS-D with blastocystis hominis. What is the treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with IBS-D five years ago. This month tests have identified high levels of blastocystis hominis in my stool as well as yeast and imbalance in gut flora. I am traveling away and I am wondering what the best course of action for me is? I have done comprehensive stool an... Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blastocystis hominis does not usually require treatment unless there is a co-pathogen (they were none found in your stool study) or if the individual is immunosuppressed. The other issue is your SCFA (short-chain fatty acid) and but the rate are a bit on the lower side... Read Full »
What is the possible cause of diarrhea with blood in stool?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I have been having some symptoms for two years. It started with noticing some blood on the toilet paper, went to my GP and he said probably hemorrhoids nothing to worry about and then, I started having diarrhea with blood on the toilet paper again. Then I ... Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query in detail. A few details which could be helpful are, have you lost weight? Do you have anemia or any abdominal pain? Have you had a fecal calprotectin done? Apparently, your symptoms have been going on for close two years and specifica... Read Full »