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Continuous Sticky loose stool
Namaste Doctors,
I am 26 years old and live a less active lifestyle nowadays and also, a work from home individual who spends mostly sitting in front of laptop.
I have IBS issue from past.
For last 2 and half weeks, I have been experiencing loose sticky stools, not in proper shape. I dont have any other complaints like stomach pain.
I do have chronic gastric issue and sometimes, I take pan 40 for the same for some days and then, stop it.
When i take isabgol water with mishri at night, i feel relaxed next day and i dont get sticky stools. But, if i stop taking it, that issue again comes back.
Mostly, if i stay inside blanket sitting during work hour or sleeping, i get sounds from my stomach and feel like again getting "pet ki garmi".
I don't do smoking or drinking.
I was thinking of taking some prebiotics or probiotics and metronidazole for this but I'm not sure whether i should take.
Could you please advise me what i should take for this problem?
Thank you.
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You should take pre and probiotics and ors and plenty of water. Metronidazole will not help your condition.
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You have chronic condition of IBS . Try yogurt or curd is very suitable for IBS . It's reduce the irritation caused by IBS.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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As You have already mentioned that you have IBS since 2years, these would be frequent symptoms, you need preventive as well as symptomatic treatment.
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Continue Isabgol
Enterogermina suspension- one bottle once daily for 10days
Take pan-D instead of pan-40 for 15days
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Drink adequate water, keep yourself hydrated
Brisk Walking daily for 30mins.
Gastroenterologist opinion recomended.
You may consult me for further assistance.
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This is a chronic condition.
Unless absolutely necessary you should not keep trying different medications.
Ghar ka dahi which we all eat is good.
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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You know your diagnosis, SO
CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY FIRST. SITTING IS PART OF OCCUPATION BUT IN BETWEEN U HAVE TO GO FOR 20 MOIN WALK N SOLIAC PUSH UPS .
USE OF PROBIOTIC CURD N BUTTERMILK PROBIOTIC ONION, GARLIC, SABUT GRAINS R IMPORTANT
TAB OZ TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS. TAB RIFAGUT400 TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR 3 WEEKS.
SUPRADYNE ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 3 WEEKS.
ALWAYS BETTER TO CONSULT SUPERSPECIALIST LIKE GASTROENTEROLOGIST.
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Based on the history you have shared, your symptoms are most consistent with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), likely IBS with altered bowel habit and gas-dominant dyspepsia, rather than an infection or any serious intestinal disease.
The key points supporting this are the chronic nature of symptoms, absence of red-flag signs (no fever, weight loss, blood in stool, severe pain), sticky/poorly formed stools, abdominal sounds, and clear improvement with Isabgol, which indicates a functional bowel motility issue. A sedentary lifestyle, prolonged sitting, work-from-home routine, irregular meal timing, and chronic acidity further aggravate IBS symptoms. The feeling of “pet ki garmi” and bowel sounds are typical of gas fermentation and gut sensitivity, not infection.
Regarding medicines: Metronidazole should not be taken empirically in this situation. It is meant for specific infections and unnecessary use can worsen gut flora imbalance and IBS in the long run. Since you do not have fever, foul-smelling diarrhea, mucus, blood, or acute illness, there is no indication for antibiotics at present.
Isabgol helping you is a positive sign-it is safe and can be continued long-term in IBS. The recurrence of symptoms on stopping it simply means your gut needs regular fiber support. You may take Isabgol 1–2 teaspoons at bedtime daily with warm water; mishri is optional but not mandatory.
You may benefit from probiotics, preferably a single-strain or multi-strain probiotic taken once daily for 2–4 weeks, which helps regulate gut flora and reduce stickiness and gas. There is no harm in trying this. Prebiotics are usually avoided initially in gas-dominant IBS as they can increase bloating.
Pantoprazole (Pan 40) should be used only as a short course when acidity is severe; frequent on-off use can sometimes worsen digestion and gut balance. Lifestyle measures such as daily walking, avoiding prolonged sitting, regular meal timing, reducing blanket-covered sedentary periods, and gentle physical activity are equally important in IBS control.
At this stage, your condition appears functional, common, and manageable, not dangerous. With consistent fiber, probiotics, lifestyle correction, and avoidance of unnecessary antibiotics, symptoms usually stabilize well.
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If stools become watery, bloody, associated with weight loss, or symptoms persist despite these measures, then further evaluation by a gastroenterologist would be advised.
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Need few more details. Kindly consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Bland diet helps
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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It's IBD , take Rifagut
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Fibre rich diet
Drink plenty of water
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