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bathroom issue
i have diarreah all the time. whats wrong with me ?
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I used to have a similar problem so I am hoping I can help you.
If you are getting diarrhora and/or constipation sporadically, accompanied with bad wind and bowel cramps then it might be you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This is a condition where the bowel becomes spasmodic, making you either have to go to the loo very urgently or bunging you up so you can't go at all. I suffer from this condition myself and can tell you it can often be accompanied by a stomach ache and a fever so you really can feel quite poorly when an attack strikes.
Although a lot is known about IBS, it's very difficult to pin down a precise cause, as many sufferers find that they have different triggers. For example, some people can't eat certain foods, some people get it when they are very stressed and so on. There are treatments available which can help but you should always see a doctor to be on the safe side.
Another alternative is a food allergy or intolerance. The two are not to be confused.When you eat a food or drink something you are allergic to (such as gluten in sufferers of Coeliac Disease), your immune system goes into 'attack' mode. This means if you eat something you are allergic to on a regular basis, your immune system becomes weak and you may notice some malnourishment (again, as is common with an allergy like Coeliac Disease) or that you get ill much more often.
An intolerance is basically where your body is unable to digest particular items of food or drink. For example, one of the most common foods for intolerance is lactos, a sugar protein found in cows milk, used in ice cream, cheese, chocolate and so on. Reactions to a food you are intolerant to can vary from headaches and migraines to nausea, stomach cramps and very commonly, diarrhoea.
Allergies and intolerances can be quite tricky to diagnose, as the most common approach is an elimination diet, where you take out one of the most common foods for such reactions at a time for a period of time, to see if your symptoms improve. However, some allergies can be tested with pin-prick tests or endoscopies.
Again, if you think you may suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, you should always speak to your doctor before taking any action. I know when it's making you feel ill, it can be tempting to try the elimination diet yourself but you should never under any circumstances cut staple foods from your diet without medical advice. If you have a chat with your doctor as soon as possible, s/he might be able to advise you as to what it is that is causing you to be ill so often and provide you with a course of action to get better.
If you need any more information, feel free to ask.
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Without a whole lot of information I would say the most likely causes are one of two things:
lactose intolerance (go a few days without any dairy products at all and see if this helps. When you add dairy take lactaid or a generic equivalent. If this clears up the problem you have your answer.)
An allergy to the substance they use to wash lettuce and other salad bar items, including salads you buy in a bag at the grocery store. You can try avoiding these items for a few days and see if this helps. If it does then carry Imodium or its generic equivalent with you and take one or two before you eat salad. Most people with this type of diarrhea find they get an almost uncontrollable episode shortly after eating and will have trouble making it to a restroom in time. It can really catch you by surprise if you don't know what is causing it.
Best of luck and hope you feel better. If these two things don't help then you really need to see a doctor because there can be other more serious causes, fortunately the less serious causes are the most common.
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if you dont eat enough fiber sometimes that can happen!!
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It could be a lack of fiber. Low amount of fiber in the system can cause Diarrhea. Also, lack of water, nutrients, and exercise can also be it. And medicines that you might take could be a reason. But to get rid of symptoms, get some over the counter stuff for it, and eat healthy. Don't eat junk food or drink soda, that can make it worse.
If it persists or worsens for 7 days, contact a Doctor. It's not normal for this condition to last that long.
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hmmm lets see. watch what you eat. Its probably quite possible that you are lactosentolerant or however that is spelled (cant have milk). Try different diets and what not. If it persists, go to the doctor.
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Well by all the time, what exactly do you mean; and how long has this been going on? If has only been for just a few days they your probably ate some bad food that did not settle with you well. If this has been going on for months and you can't control it (Ie: excessively going to the bathroom when you least expect it) you could have a condition called IBS--Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It's actual common and very treatable by various types of medications. You'd need to see a doctor. If yours is an extreme case, like to the point where you can't even leave the house, you may have an extreme variation of IBS called Crones Disease. If it doesn't go away, or hasn't--see a doctor. You'll be just fine though. :)
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You need to see a doctor and find out why this is happening. Long term diarrhea can lead to dehydration and really isn't good for you. Get it checked out. :)
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