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I have had these similar symptoms too. I'm 31 and I do travel, but I am not convinced that this is IBS because I only have a few of the symptoms for it. In addition to the discharge, I also have a lot of gas, and my stool has been "odd" since this all started. I have had similar results with doctors that you have had, and they basically say change your diet and live with it. I have decided to try a colon cleanse. I just bought some stuff on line and it should arrive today. IF it works, I will let you know. This my be my last hope.
Sorry everyone no Cure ... I thought I had Mawworms a parasite that is found in third world countries. So I took these pills and for a few weeks it was gone. I was dry and felt real good but after the 2nd week I would start to discharge again or leak and it got worse and worse. Now Im back to the same problem. I went to 5 doctors and my last doctor told me that I have IBS Irretible Bowel Syndrome. Not sure if its really that but either way she said there is no cure. She also told me that travelers get this because their body goes through a shock when they go to new places. Which happend to me aswell the day I came back from another state it has been happening. I also think it is stress related too. The more stressed I am the more that seems to come out.
I have very similar syptoms to your issue. I have had no abnormal sexual contact/activity for a married sraight male. I am 31 years old and have had syptoms for about a year or more. I was prescribed meds for antispazmatic colon(usualy for IBS sufferers) which had no affect. I have had a flexible sigmoidoscopy procedure done with no abnormal findings.
Unfortunatly, I have nothing to offer you other than understanding. It would be nice to speak with you about any other findings or advise.
Brad28
I did do the Stool testing and they found nothing we did about 10 different tests... I went to 3 doctors and they had no answer for me. All they could tell me is change my diet , eat the acidphodilus, and hope for the best. This is not the answer I am looking for.
The colonoscopy would rule out most of the lower GI diseases.
Loose bowel movements can also increase the incidence of rectal discharge. Sending off the stool for culture, ova, parasites and evaluation for fat malabsorption can be considered.
Finally, there is the possibility of anal sphincter problems. An endorectal ultrasound or anal sphincter manometry can be considered if this is suspected.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician or 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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