2024-01-17 20:00:00
colon disease
The colonoscopy results are normal, but why do I suffer from constipation and diarrhea?
Reporter Lee Hae-rim
Entered 2024/01/18 05:00
Even if no abnormalities are observed in the colonoscopy, constipation and diarrhea may persist if you have irritable bowel syndrome./Photo = Getty Image Bank Although symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation continue to appear, there are times when there are no significant abnormalities in the results of the colonoscopy. . In this case, hyperactive growth syndrome may be suspected.
Irritable growth syndrome is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disease in which ▲abdominal distension, ▲abdominal pain, ▲diarrhea, and ▲constipation occur repeatedly, without any specific disease being identified through various tests including colonoscopy. Although the cause has not been clearly identified, it is presumed that abnormal bowel movements, stress, and a diet centered on irritating foods play a role.
In particular, if you have abdominal pain before defecation and the pain is relieved following defecation, constipation and diarrhea may be repeated due to irritable bowel syndrome. Sometimes constipation and diarrhea appear alternately. In addition, when stressed, symptoms such as abdominal pain appear quickly, and the symptoms persist without worsening.
Even if the colonoscopy results are normal, if constipation or diarrhea persists for a long time, you should consult a specialist to find the cause and treat it. When going to the hospital, depending on the patient’s symptoms or medical history, colon x-rays, intestinal transit time measurements, defecography, anal pressure measurement, and anorectal muscle reaction tests are performed to find an appropriate treatment.
While receiving treatment, you should try to change your lifestyle habits. Consume plenty of dietary fiber and water, engage in aerobic exercise consistently, and have regular bowel movements at the same time every day. Especially if you have a bowel movement disorder, you should do aerobic exercise such as walking or jogging to improve bowel movement. Avoid eating overly spicy, salty, or sweet foods to avoid making your intestines more sensitive.
Meanwhile, although it is not irritable bowel syndrome, temporary constipation may occur due to aging, stress, excessive dieting, medication use, bad bowel habits, etc. If left without any replacement, it can lead to chronic constipation and greatly reduce the quality of life, so it is best to see a hospital quickly.
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