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Possible IBS

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lozza75
lozza75

Hi, I'm at a bit of a loss with these symptoms. I generally feel absolutely fine... I was on holiday at the end of January and since then on and off I've been having a few issues with passing stools. Sometimes very soft and fluffy almost, sometimes pencil like, occasional diarrhoea and also normal. Every one to two weeks I experience discomfort in my lower abdomen. The discomfort is almost like a cramping feeling, but I don't have pain, just a tender feeling. I feel like it could be IBS.... I have been under some stress recently, from what I've been reading IBS can be related to that too? Any help or advise greatly appreciated.

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  • philippa61759
    philippa61759 lozza75

    Posted

    It does sound like IBS.  I have stomach pain, constipation and sometimes nausea with loose stools.  This happened after stressful events.  I was diagnosed with IBS.  Ask your doctor for an ultrasound, endoscopy, stool tests, celiac testing and possibly a colonoscopy/barium enema to rule out other causes.
    • lozza75
      lozza75 philippa61759

      Posted

      Thanks, my doctors are emergency appointments only at the moment so hoping for one when I'm next off work. I don't have particularly stressful episodes but a big move last year so anxiety in general. Thanks once again, when I manage to get an appointment I will certainly ask for what you've recommended
  • Toruokada
    Toruokada lozza75

    Posted

    It seems like a very mild IBS I wouldn't freak out as much. A lot of people go through IBS without realizing or going to the doctor and it goes away or it stays with them forever and nothing bad goes to happen. You can still check and see if its anything serious
  • jane95340
    jane95340 lozza75

    Posted

    Have you had any stool specimens sent for analysis. It could be due to an infection. I would advise seeing your GP over this just to get an infection checked out.

    Hope that helps.

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