21 yr.wf. has been having increased gas and bloating in the last 2 wks. no change in diet . taking probiotics but little help . should i see gi dc? worried! can it be something serious?

Question

Husband has awful stomach issues; loose bm's, bloating, excessive gas & eczema. He started taking probiotics and is now constipated. Any idea why?

Answer 1

Unlikely : Can still be something common as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, GERD or others, you want to see your primary doctor for initial evaluation and possible referral to a gastroenterologist, meanwhile, OTC indigestion remedies and antacids can help, good luck

Answer 2

Digestion: Your baby's digestive system breaks down breast milk and formula differently. We all use "good" bacteria to help digest our food. These different bacteria help to change the stools based on their unique digestive properties.

Answer 3

Br.Milk: looser poop: Breastmilk-fed babies usually have looser, more watery, poops when compared to formula-fed babies. Breastmilk has ingredients that encourage the intestines to move the poop along, so the poop leaves the baby sooner (a faster transit time means the poop doesn't stay in the baby long, so the poop doesn't get drier nor firmer). Formula-fed babies have firmer poops and more easily get constipated.

Answer 4

No: There's no data to suggest this is true.

Answer 5

No: There's no data to allow one to answer this question. On the other hand, logical thinking would lead one to conclude that there's no way the fetus would "know" what you are eating. The placenta, which is the interface between mother and baby, only transfers fundamental nutrients like Amino Acids and glucose; not "broccoli flavor molecules.".

Answer 6

Exercise: Maintain a healthy lifestyle with low fat food, low salt diet. Avoid excessive weight gain. Stay well hydrated. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, make sure it is well controlled. Exercise is important to improve all of these factors. And see as doctor regularly. They can do blood tests to check for kidney disease since this is often a silent disease.

Answer 7

Ideal weight needed: Also, no smoking and exercise almost daily but in moderation e.g. Daily half to one hour walk. Of importance is to control any chronic disease you may have with adequate med care.

Answer 8

Yes: There are many factors involved with heart health. Diet makes a big difference, but talk with your doctor about other things you can do.

Answer 9

YES: Yes, absolutely. Balanced diet meaning cut back a lot on all kinds of meat, prefer fish & lean poultry for all meats, predominantly eat fresh fruits & vegetables, increase whole grain (not processed or white grain) consumption, reduce fats and oils a lot, reduce salt, reduce sugar & processed foods, cut out fast food, drink more water. And exercise daily (even a little bit). Finally, no smoking.

Answer 10

Maybe: There are many factors that contribute to hemorrhoid formation. Constipation resulting from a low-fiber diet is one possible factor. In these people, preventing constipation by increase fiber intake can help prevent hemorrhoids.

Answer 11

Yes: Patients on low fiber diets are more likely to have constipation. Hemorrhoids are associated with constipation.

Answer 12

Yes: Low fiber often results in increased constipation, which can increase the risk of hemorrhoids. Also make sure that you are drinking plenty of water, and getting adequate exercise.

Answer 13

Yes: A low fiber diet typically makes stool more difficult to pass, leading to more pushing and potentiating the development of hemorrhoids.

Answer 14

Yes: A low fiber diet is associated with constipation which increases the risk of hemorrhoids.

Answer 15

Definately: There are other factors such as genetics, hobbies like cycling, pregnancy, jobs that involve sitting and lifting, but bowel regularity is the most common reason for hemorrhoids in america. Hemorrhoids are a result of the pressure that builds up in the abdomen for any of the above reasons. If you can decrease that pressure by fiber and regular bowel habits, you can prevent hemorrhoids.

21 yr.wf. has been having increased gas and bloating in the last 2 wks. no change in diet . taking probiotics but little help . should i see gi dc? worried! can it be something serious?

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