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Weight loss and Gut health issues
I am 38 years old and facing slow but unexceptional weight loss from last a year a so. Had Diagnosed with IBS (gas, acidity, irregular bowel habits)
Treated for H. pylori infection in June 2024; now experiencing gut sensitivity again
Recurrent issues with stomach worms
History of food sensitivities and allergies (besan, toor dal, maida, milk tea, lemon, sweet potatoes, etc.)
Symptoms triggered by soluble fibers like bananas, oats, chia seeds
Experience burping, stomach inflammation, headaches, and skin boils after food trigger.
What test should I conduct to identify weight loss issues
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You need to first consult with a physician.
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Hi To address your problems I need more Detailed History and Examination
Based on Your symptoms you could be having celiac disease .
Consult a General physician or Gastroenterologist for further evaluation.
Do Upper GI endoscopy and biopsy .
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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Change diet
Endoscopy needed
Need to continue medication for ibs
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Colonoscopy
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Kindly connect for more details
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CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY AS IBS IS A CHRONIC CONDITION ONLY SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT TO GET RELIF OF SYMPTOMS.
TILL U DON'T CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY NOTHING IS GOING TO HELP U.
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It could be associated with gluten sensitivity.
Generally IBS is a chronic ds only management is possible.
Visit a gastroenterologist in your visit for deeper insight into the issue
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Kindly connect
Need few more details.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Rewa
Adv Gastrologist opinion
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Dr. Rajendra Yadav
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Jaipur
Change your diet,and consult to a physician
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Dr. Himani Shah
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to connect immediately
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please go for physical consultation
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Dr. Javed Akhtar
General Medicine
4 yrs exp
Guwahati
Lifestyle modification
Do consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Visit a Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Shivani
Pulmonologist
3 yrs exp
Khammam
Get Basic Blood Tests: CBC, ESR/CRP, TSH, LFT, RFT, Vitamin B12, D, Iron studies
And Stool Tests Routine microscopy (O&P), H. pylori antigen
Celiac Screening
Food Allergies panel
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Consult a gastroenterologist for malabsorption
Maintain a food-symptom diary
Consider probiotics after stool analysis
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Meet a Gastroenteroligist
Don't go to do any tests
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Would be because of gastritis.
Avoid spicy foods.
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach.
Use more of curd and butter milk.
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Visit to gastroenterologist doctor asap
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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