Bowel problems

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50plusman
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by 50plusman on Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:19 am

Bowel problems

I suffer frequent bouts of differing bowel movements, from constipation to varying states of diarrhea. and have done for about 5 years
These are broken up by small bouts of normal bowel movements.I always have some form of uncomfortableness in my lower abdomen. Had various blood tests and all returned clear.
I have a 'prolapsed bowel' which has been operated on,but did not solve the issue.This makes going to the toilet very problematic,and the prolapse always comes out on its own when I sit on the toilet.
I have just recovered from my latest,and worse case of unexplained diarrhea and am at the point where I would like to get to the bottom(excuse the pun :lol: ) of my problem.
Any help and advice greatly received.

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Dr Anton Bungay
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by Dr Anton Bungay on Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:03 pm

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You have had a colonoscopy correct? Was it normal? Do you take lots of Imodium? I wonder whether you have underlying constipation with overflow. Can the prolapse be repaired once more by an expert surgeon?
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Debbie Stuart
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by Debbie Stuart on Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:49 am

Re: Bowel problems

I would agree that you may have chronic constipation with overflow diarrhea. You would benefit from an appointment with a Colorectal Specialist Nurse / Continence Adviser.

In the meantime you may benefit from speaking to a Bladder and Bowel Foundation Continence Adviser - call our clinical helpline on 0845 345 0165 leave your name and number and an adviser will call you back.
Debbie Stuart
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