A food parasite would be found in the
stool samples. Immodium is anti-diarrhea
medication.
Colestid is mainly used to reduce the
cholesterol level in the blood but can
also be used for treating diarrhea caused
by gallbladder removal. Colestid should
not be taken in cases of rectal bleeding!
All medical investigations (blood and
stool analyses, CT-scan and colonoscopy)
excluded an organic reason for the
symptoms you are experiencing (infections
and tumors). The only possibility left
seems to be irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS). IBS is a functional disorder that
manifests with: constipation, diarrhea,
abdominal pain, bloating, gas, belching,
heartburn, reflux, difficulty swallowing,
an early feeling of fullness with eating,
and nausea. Treatment of IBS is very
complex and includes: Monitoring
(identifying the factors that provoke the
symptoms); Dietary modification (avoiding
some types of food and increasing dietary
fiber); Psychosocial therapies
(stress-treatment); Drugs
(anti-cholinergic drugs, antidepressants,
anti-diarrhea drugs, anxiolitic drugs).
You can consult an internist about your
condition, seek out treatment
alternatives, and follow up on your
condition.
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