Bowel Problems(sorry long)

[burrows]

Hello I'm a 23 old male and been having stomach problems for past two years. I started noticing these changes each time after I got sick from catching traverlers diarrhea 3 times in one year. At the begging I started to get diarrhea when stressed at work at one job plus leak yellow liquid when having coffee or orange juice. Now I'm constipated all the time having stomach bloating anytime I eat now to the point where It prevents me from sleeping. I also notice while at work doing hard labour I leak yellow liquid when releasing gas. I tried taking stool softners, drink prune juice, eats fruits and doesnt really help. My doctor said to cut back on the dairy but still the problem occurs.

[Maria RN]

Aside from milk and lack of fiber in the diet, the following may also cause constipation: lack of physical activity, dehydration, overuse of laxatives, intake of some medications, problems with the rectum, irritable bowel syndrome and other disorders affecting the intestines.

Since you're still experiencing constipation even though you have followed your doctor's advise, perhaps you should consult your doctor again. He or she will let you know if you would have to undergo some tests.

Here's Dr. Joshua's blog entry about anal leakage : http://www.drjoshua.com/2006/02/18/incontinence-anal-leakage/