Symptoms

Diarrhoea

What is Diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is a very frequent symptom characterized by the frequent passage of bowel motions. This can lead to considerable pain, discomfort and more serious consequences such as dehydration. It can have a great impact on people’s quality of life.

Diarrhoea

Causes of Diarrhoea

There are many possible causes which include:

  • Bacterial overgrowth
  • Coeliac disease
  • Dietary factors
  • Infections (gastroenteritis)
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Lifestyle factors
  • Malabsorption
  • Microscopic colitis
  • Psychological factors
  • Side effects from medications

Investigations for diarrhoea include:

  • Blood tests
  • Stool tests for infection and inflammation
  • Endoscopy (e.g. Flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy)
  • Imaging (such as ultrasound, MRI and CT scans)

Treatment Options

Treatment options include dietary advice, lifestyle changes, simple natural remedies and medical therapies.

If you are concerned about diarrhoea, you can book a consultation with Dr Goel to discuss investigation and treatment options best suited to you.

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