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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Is this IBS?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Is this IBS?
by DevTown99, May 15, 2007 12:00AM
Hi Doc,
I'm a 24 yr old male. Over the past couple months I have noticed some irregularly in bowel movements. Sometimes I can eat anything I want and other times the slightest thing will wreck my stomach. Anyway, I have noticed alternating constipation and diarrhea. Or, diarrhea one day of the week followed by 1- 2 weeks of regular stools.
I don’t know if this makes a difference but both my parents are diagnosed with slight IBS. Also, I have been under some stress over the past year with a new job, etc… As far as my health goes I've had a yearly physical last October and everything was fine except for my T4 thyroid function – a little elevated.
My question is simple, does this sound like IBS or something more serious I should be concerned about?
Thanks!
I'm a 24 yr old male. Over the past couple months I have noticed some irregularly in bowel movements. Sometimes I can eat anything I want and other times the slightest thing will wreck my stomach. Anyway, I have noticed alternating constipation and diarrhea. Or, diarrhea one day of the week followed by 1- 2 weeks of regular stools.
I don’t know if this makes a difference but both my parents are diagnosed with slight IBS. Also, I have been under some stress over the past year with a new job, etc… As far as my health goes I've had a yearly physical last October and everything was fine except for my T4 thyroid function – a little elevated.
My question is simple, does this sound like IBS or something more serious I should be concerned about?
Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 16, 2007 12:00AM
, May 16, 2007 12:00AM
IBS is certainly possible. However, before attributing it to this, you may want to investigate more serious causes.
This can include an infection, inflammatory bowel disease or colitis. Obtaining a stool test to rule out infection or malabsorption can be considered. A colonoscopy can also be done to evaluate for inflammatory bowel disease.
If the tests are non-revealing, then treatment for IBS can be optimized. Anti-spasmodic agents and dietary fiber are normal initial treatments.
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.
kevinmd_
This can include an infection, inflammatory bowel disease or colitis. Obtaining a stool test to rule out infection or malabsorption can be considered. A colonoscopy can also be done to evaluate for inflammatory bowel disease.
If the tests are non-revealing, then treatment for IBS can be optimized. Anti-spasmodic agents and dietary fiber are normal initial treatments.
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.
kevinmd_
Member Comments
by hunnybean6, Jun 18, 2007 12:00AM
To: i need help
i have been treated for stomach problems for years i have had my stomach stapled for years but the problem is with repeated bacterial infections and i have been having stomach cramps for 4 weeks now and i have been on a antiobiotic for one week i'm having dark greens stools w hich are somewhat solid as i just came off diarrhea for 2 weeks i hurt until i throw up what is on my stomach then i will some reflief but still dull cramps do you know what may be causing this................Hunnybean
