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Stomach pain and digestive issues
Been having this issue since the last 6 months
I got covid back in February,it affected my stomach first (diarrhea like 11 times a day).I did get a covid negative after one week but I've been having digestion issues ever since. Sometimes,i just don't pass stool properly in the morning,i mean i do pass stool but just one hour later i find myself having the urge to do it again.In the evenings, i get this sudden sharp stomach pain,and severe urge to pass stool. The material that comes out is very soft and loose though not watery, and it smells strong and pungent, like very pungent. I've been having this issue 4-5 times a week.I get huge relief after passing it but it is annoying as i have to use the office toilet. Also these days sometimes i don't feel hungry at all in the morning. But after passing this strong stool i feel extremely hungry. Till age of 18 i never had issues with digestion. Age 18 to 6 months earlier, had issues with not feeling urge to stool properly in morning, now this
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You may have developed long covid symptoms after being infected 6 months ago.Gut covid associated symptoms could last upto 9 months.
Symptoms with this condition include heartburn, trouble swallowing, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, bloating and incontinence.
Possible explanation is loss of normal gut bacteria due the inflammation of gut wall at the time of covid infectd diarrhea
Next Steps
get your stool analysis ,and liver function tests
start using probiotic like sporlac DS twice daily
Health Tips
adequate water intake
avoid spicy food and processed foods
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Need to have proper history...and proper follow up...better u consult
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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