Name change for an embarrassing problem.
A bit over 3 weeks ago, we went out for an Indian meal, and the following night I woke up in a sweat and threw up once. Subsequently, I’ve not been sick but have not passed a solid stool since - every one has been type 6 or 7 on the Bristol Stool chart.
I’ve had very mild cramping occasionally but no pain and never any blood, but the need to poo can come on quickly, farting cannot be trusted, and most trips to the bathroom result in some spatter in the toilet bowl. There has been no weight loss.
10 days ago, I went to the doctor who found I had a tenderness at the beginning of my large intestine. I provided a sample and bloods were checked. Both came back with no sign of infection/cause for concern. It was recommended that I eat a low residual diet but that doesn’t appear to have had any real impact apart from being very boring - I like food and have no allergies.
Given that I’ve struggled with mild/medium constipation for some years, this is unusual for me. I’ve got another appointment with the doctor tomorrow but does anyone have ideas about what things I should be discussing as next steps? Can food poisoning trigger IBS on a short or long term basis?