Ibs or something else

Hey everyone,

I wanted to post on here because I've been having some confusing symptoms and would like some advice.

I've been having diarrhoea for the past 2 days (day 1 was no texture just water and today was a bit soft but still not normal) mixed in with a dull ache in my tummy that just sits there all day. I ate some takeaway food the day before which also gave my wife the same symptoms so I'm thinking it might be that.

as a back story I had bad tummy issues about 5 years ago which warranted several investigations including stool samples, anemia test and a colonoscopy which all came back normal except a tiny polyp that was destroyed.

Since then I've been pretty good with no chronic issues until last night. I don't. Want to google these symptoms because I'm finding myself in a rabbit hole. 
 

my question is for anyone with ibs is it normal to not have a flare up for many years and then randomly it just happens? Also since I had the colonoscopy and was told "strongly suspect diagnosis of ibs" would they need to do another one?

I realise this is all for the dr to answer but it can take a long time to get an answer.

  • Hello CharlesM,

    The best thing to do is to keep your doctor informed if your symptoms change in any way. It's encouraging that the colonoscopy came back normal though. There is some information on IBS here if you wish to read. If can be nerve-wracking waiting for an appointment or for results, but there are some tips here, which may help in the future.

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia