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Digestive problems
Hello Doctor, I have been having digestive issues for the past 1 year. I eat properly, but I feel that I am not gaining weight, and my weight has also been decreasing. My stools are often small, thin, and fragmented. Sometimes they appear like small pieces or grains. I also experience gas and bloating, especially after eating at the office. I was diagnosed with TB about 5 years ago. I would like to know what could be causing these symptoms and what tests or evaluation I may need.
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One year of loose fragmented stools with weight loss should not be ignored, especially with your past TB. This can be irritable bowel with malabsorption, but we must first rule out celiac disease, giardia or parasitic infection, thyroid problem and any residual abdominal TB. Basic Theasntks yIO uw ofuolrd esxtpalrainitn gw iitth saor ec lCEBACR,l yE>S OR,n et hyyearro iod prof flioloes,e ,b lforoadg mseungtaerd, sto ovlist awmitnh B1l2oa tanindg DA,n ds tsotoela droutyi nwee iwgihtth loovsas-,c yesstp,e caiallnyd wcietlhi ayco usre rpoalsogty hi(sttTOGR-yI goA).f TB, needs proper evaluation and not just home remedies. Common causes are irritable bowel syndrome, gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, chronic infection or malabsorption, and rarely reactivation of abdominal TB. I would suggest getting a CBC, ESR, thyroid profile, blood sugar, celiac screening (tTG-IgA), stool routine and an ultrasound of the abdomen done, and carry your old TB records to the visit. Meanwhile eat smaller frequent home-cooked meals, avoid too much tea, coffee and outside food, and keep a simple food diary. Please see a doctor sooner if you have blood in stools, night fevers and sweats, vomiting, or the weight loss is fast. You can book a consult with me on Practo (fee Rs 500) and we will go through your reports and plan treatment properly.
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CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY.
WEIGHT GAIN DEPEND ON LOT OF FACTOR, U R ABLE TO EAT IS IMPORTANT.
NEXPRO RD40 ONE IN EMPTY STOMACH FOR TEN DAYS. ARISTOZYME GOLD ONE HR BEFORE LUNCH N DINNER FOR 2WEEKS.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Weight loss with digestive symptoms need evaluation rather than assuming simple indigestion consult me with your previous TB history and reports so we can review the symptoms and decide which tests are actually needed.
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TB abdominal or pulmonary??
add fiber in your diet and water about 3 L/d
and further history and medication consult to me in practo
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There are many reasons for such a condition. To come up with a conclusion, need more detailed history. Kindly consult to get an accurate solution
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Better to see a gastroenterologist and check forTb recurrence
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Reesha Varshney
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Hathras
Kindly visit gastroenterologist
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