The following commonly asked questions by patients are already included in the book: - I was told that bowel movement once a week is alright. Is this really true?
- I get diarrhea every time I eat. Before, the antidiarrheal medications were working, but now they do not. Why does this happen?
- I get pain relief on the left side after I poop but the pain on the right side worsens after I poop. How come?
- It is so confusing that constipation is presenting as diarrhea. How is it even possible?
- My doctor gave me laxatives but it worsened my pain. Why does this happen to me?
- I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the pain is there all the time. However, I experience constipation sometimes. How can you explain that?
- I was asked to take fiber to help with constipation but it ended up making my symptoms worse. Why did this happen?
- Why does fiber help constipation in some patients and not in others?
- Are all fiber supplements the same?
- Do I need to drink eight glasses of water every day?
- Will I get addicted to the laxatives?
- Does the retention of stool in the colon lead to toxin generation that in turn, leads to feeling ill?
Response to Reader Questions
I was fine until I noticed constipation and now I am having acid reflux, I noticed that my acid reflux is worse when I suffer from severe constipation. Is there a relationship between Constipation and worsening of my acid reflux? Mr MD, Chicago, IL Jan 2012
Reflux and Constipation
Please compare IBS with Gluten allergy. I always thought I had IBS as child, then one doc suggested it could be Gluten allergy - similar simptoms. Now I'm a little confused since the dietary recommendations for the 2 are diametrically opposite. I B, Amazon Reviewer Nov 2013 Gluten free diet (Celiac Diet) and symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome Dr Khurana Replies (Click the link for Response)
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