Diarrhoea and constipation at the same time? Doc explains
Confusing bowel changes, like watery diarrhoea following days of constipation, could signal a serious health issue, warns top gastroenterologist. This 'overflow diarrhoea' occurs when hard stool blocks the colon, allowing only water to pass. Persistent symptoms, especially with abdominal pain or weight loss, require immediate medical evaluation, as colon cancer can also present this way.
Confusing bowel changes, like watery diarrhoea following days of constipation, could signal a serious health issue, warns top gastroenterologist. This 'overflow diarrhoea' occurs when hard stool blocks the colon, allowing only water to pass. Persistent symptoms, especially with abdominal pain or weight loss, require immediate medical evaluation, as colon cancer can also present this way.
