Alternating constipation and diarrhoea
Alternating constipation and diarrhoea means your bowel habit keeps shifting — days of hard, difficult-to-pass stools followed by episodes of loose or urgent stools. This pattern is commonly associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but can also point to other digestive conditions. Tracking your diet, stress levels, and bowel pattern helps identify triggers.
Conditions that commonly cause alternating constipation and diarrhoea
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Common Causes of Alternating constipation and diarrhoea
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-mixed type)
- Food intolerances (dairy, gluten)
- Stress and anxiety
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
- Inflammatory bowel disease
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Alternating constipation and diarrhoea
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Seek medical attention if you notice blood in stools, unexplained weight loss, persistent pain that wakes you at night, or symptoms that started after age 50.
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