How a Gastroenterologist Manages Diarrhea Related to Digestive Disorders

Diarrhea is a common and uncomfortable problem. You can develop diarrhea from a bacterial infection, a viral infection like the flu, or other causes. You can also experience diarrhea related to a digestive disorder like Crohn’s disease. Your gastroenterologist can help manage diarrhea. The gastroenterologists at Waco Gastroenterology Associates in Waco, TX, provide comprehensive gastrointestinal services, including treatment of diarrhea related to digestive disorders.

What You Need To Know About Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a condition that causes loose, watery stools. You may also have a bowel movement more frequently when you have diarrhea.

Some of the most common digestive disorders which can cause diarrhea include:

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Ulcerative colitis
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Crohn’s disease or celiac disease
• Small-intestine bacterial overgrowth

When you have diarrhea, you may also experience other unpleasant signs and symptoms, such as:

• Abdominal pain and cramping
• Bloating and swelling
• Blood or mucus in the stool

You should visit your gastroenterologist if you:

• Have diarrhea continue for more than two days
• Are you experiencing severe abdominal pain?
• Notice bloody or black stools
• Have a fever above 102 degrees

Your gastroenterologist has several effective treatments for diarrhea related to a digestive condition. Depending on the condition causing diarrhea, your gastroenterologist may recommend:

• Prescription anti-diarrheal medications
• Antibiotics to kill bacteria causing diarrhea
• Replacing fluids with fluids containing electrolytes
• Avoiding caffeine and alcohol
• Eating a bland or liquid diet and avoiding dairy, fatty foods, high-fiber foods, or highly seasoned foods

Washing your hands frequently can help prevent diarrhea, as it can also prevent bacterial and viral exposure. Remember to wash your hands before and after cooking.

Want to know more about diarrhea related to digestive disorders?

Talk with the experts to find out more about how a gastroenterologist manages diarrhea related to digestive disorders. Call the gastroenterologists at Waco Gastroenterology Associates in Waco, TX. You can reach them in the office by calling (254) 537-0911, so call today.