I'm a 20 year old girl. For the past few months I have been getting diarrhea and constipation on and off -as I have been for over a year- but now there is occasionally blood in my stool. Along with this I have been getting strong, frequent and pungent gas which is really embarrassing. I'm also constantly tired and lethargic to the point where all of my college work is suffering and I can't seem to get anything done.
I went to the doctor and got all of the routine blood tests done (thyroid, iron, cholesterol etc etc) and the doctor also did a blood test for bowel function, all of which came back healthy. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?
I went to the doctor and got all of the routine blood tests done (thyroid, iron, cholesterol etc etc) and the doctor also did a blood test for bowel function, all of which came back healthy. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?
If you lead a sedentary life, you can get relief from constipation by making a few changes in your lifestyle. Regular physical exercise is a very effective remedy for constipation. Also, make sure you don't ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.
Your daily diet should include 20 to 35 grams of fiber. If you find it hard to get enough fiber in your diet, you can add small amounts of miller's bran or unprocessed bran to cereals, baked goods or fruit. Some people experience bloating and gas for a few weeks after including bran in their diets. Make diet changes slowly so your digestive system can adapt.
Your daily diet should include 20 to 35 grams of fiber. If you find it hard to get enough fiber in your diet, you can add small amounts of miller's bran or unprocessed bran to cereals, baked goods or fruit. Some people experience bloating and gas for a few weeks after including bran in their diets. Make diet changes slowly so your digestive system can adapt.
i have suffered 4 2yrs from constipation and diarreha was told by my gp it was called constipation overflow even as i write this it has been one of them days. i get a gurgling in my right side and within seconds u just have to go.this is dibilating and embarressing.i never got any tests just sachets to make me go