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Suffering from floating stool and stomach pain. How can I help myself to get better?

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Published At March 23, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a diabetic patient (type 1) for the past 12 years. I have never suffered from floating stool for such a prolonged time. I am suffering from this problem for the past six months. I am suffering from excessive gas and frequently get stomach aches. Can you please let me know the problem? How can I help myself to get better? I am just trying natural remedies at home like garlic, ginger, honey, apple cider vinegar, etc.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern for your symptoms.

Floating stool is suggestive of abnormal digestion and absorption of fat from the diet which leads to an excess amount of fat in the stool. Stomach ache and gas are suggestive of indigestion due to lack of intestinal digestive enzyme supplementation. Your history of type 1 diabetes along with these symptoms are suggestive of an inadequate amount of pancreatic juice (exogenous enzymes) for digestion.

The Probable causes

Autoimmune pancreatitis.

Investigations to be done

CT scan abdomen with contrast, lipase, amylase and upper GI endoscopy (to rule out gastritis).

Differential diagnosis

Severe gastritis.

Probable diagnosis

Autoimmune pancreatitis.

Treatment plan

Continue treatment for diabetes, pancreatic digestive enzyme supplementation, and treatment for acidity.

Preventive measures

Avoid oily and spicy food. Take fat-free and high protein diet.

Regarding follow up

For further information consult a medical gastroenterologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai

Medical Gastroenterology

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