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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Immediate Soft Bowel Mvmnt After Eating
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Immediate Soft Bowel Mvmnt After Eating
by kminty, Sep 23, 2004 12:00AM
My Mom is 81 years old. For the past 3 weeks, every time she eats, she has a soft (not diarrhhea) bowel movement - as if the food is going right through her. At first she thought it was irritable bowel syndrome, but she has no stomach pains or cramps or diarrhea, or stress.
Because of so many BMs, her hemorrhoids are inflammed and bleed, so we need to find a solution. Any thoughts on what is happening; should she see a specialist?
Because of so many BMs, her hemorrhoids are inflammed and bleed, so we need to find a solution. Any thoughts on what is happening; should she see a specialist?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 23, 2004 12:00AM
, Sep 23, 2004 12:00AM
A GI specialist can certainly be considered. Irritable bowel syndrome is also possible, but manifestations of this would have presented before the age of 81.
If there is concern about he soft stools, you may want to consider bulking agents - such as increasing the amount of fiber in the diet. This should certainly be considered if this problem is affecting her hemorrhoids.
You may want to discuss this with your personal physician or be referred to a gastroenterologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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If there is concern about he soft stools, you may want to consider bulking agents - such as increasing the amount of fiber in the diet. This should certainly be considered if this problem is affecting her hemorrhoids.
You may want to discuss this with your personal physician or be referred to a gastroenterologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Bacterial overgrowth can increase the speed with which food goes through your mom.
Antacids known as proton pump inhibitors (brand names: Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix) significantly increase bacterial overgrowth in the stomach and intestine as well.
Antacids such as Tums or Maalox are more temporary in tehir action and less likely to cause this effect.
-MW