Diarrhoea and Constipation Treatment in Delhi

Digestive issues like diarrhoea and constipation are among the most common gastrointestinal conditions affecting people of all ages. While occasional episodes are usually mild, persistent or severe symptoms may indicate an underlying digestive disorder that requires medical attention. At Gastro Liver & Endoscopy Clinic (GLEC), Delhi, Dr. Ankita Gupta, an experienced gastroenterologist, provides expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of bowel conditions, including diarrhoea, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Understanding Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea occurs when the body passes loose or watery stools more frequently than usual. It can result from infections, food intolerances, medications, or digestive disorders such as IBS or inflammatory bowel disease. While most cases resolve within a few days, severe diarrhoea treatment is essential if symptoms last longer than three days or lead to dehydration.

At GLEC, diarrhoea treatment is tailored according to the cause. Common approaches include:

• Hydration therapy to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.

   

• Diarrhoea treatment medicine to control bowel movements and reduce discomfort.

   

• Dietary modifications, such as avoiding dairy, caffeine, or greasy foods.

   

• Targeted diarrhoea treatment drugs if bacterial or parasitic infection is identified.

   

Special care is provided for treatment of diarrhoea in pregnancy, ensuring both maternal and fetal safety. For chronic cases, IBS diarrhoea treatment involves a combination of dietary guidance, stress management, and prescription therapies.

Understanding Constipation

Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. It can result from poor dietary habits, low fiber intake, inadequate hydration, or certain medications. In some adults, chronic constipation may also be linked to slow colon movement or pelvic floor dysfunction.

At GLEC, constipation treatment focuses on restoring normal bowel rhythm through:

• Increased fiber and water intake to improve stool consistency.

   

• Gentle laxatives or stool softeners, as part of short-term management.

   

• Lifestyle changes, including regular exercise and a balanced diet.

   

• Medication review to identify drugs that may worsen constipation.

   

• Advanced diagnostic evaluation if symptoms persist.

   

Our clinic also provides constipation treatment for adults who experience recurrent or acute constipation due to stress, travel, or dietary imbalance. In more complex cases, acute constipation treatment may include endoscopic evaluation or motility studies to assess intestinal function.

Integrated Approach at GLEC

Dr. Ankita Gupta believes in a holistic approach to digestive care. Each patient undergoes a detailed assessment that includes dietary habits, medical history, and lab or endoscopic evaluations. This helps identify whether symptoms arise from infection, food intolerance, IBS, or other gastrointestinal disorders.

The diarrhoea and constipation treatment plan is then customized to improve bowel health, reduce recurrence, and enhance overall digestive comfort. Patients receive ongoing support through dietary counseling and follow-up consultations to monitor progress.

When to See a Gastroenterologist

You should consult a gastroenterologist if you experience:

• Persistent diarrhoea or constipation lasting more than a week

   

• Blood in stools or unexplained weight loss

   

• Severe abdominal cramps or bloating

   

• Frequent recurrence despite home remedies

   

Early evaluation helps prevent complications such as dehydration, nutrient loss, or chronic bowel disorders.

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is an increase in frequency or decrease in consistency (liquid or semisolid) of stool. It can either be acute or chronic in nature.

• Acute diarrhoea is mostly infectious in origin and self-limiting. It can be treated by oral and Intravenous fluids. However, in some cases use of antibiotics and antiparasitic agents is suggested.
• Long standing diarrhoea can be caused due to diseases of small and large intestine and pancreatic insufficiency.

Diarrhoea due to small intestine problems

• Celiac disease
• Tropical sprue
• Giardiasis and other parasitic infections
• Whipple disease
• Tuberculosis in small bowel
• Crohn’s disease in small bowel
• Immune deficiencies
• Bacterial overgrowth in small intestine

Diarrhoea due to large intestine problems

• Microscopic colitis
• Colonic malignancies
• Lymphoma
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s disease
• Radiation colitis
• Chronic pancreatitis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Ischemic colitis
• Pancreatic disorders
• Endocrine disorders causing excessive secretion

Diagnosis

Diagnosis requires a thorough evaluation and tests. This includes stool evaluation, blood tests, and other tests such as colonoscopy, endoscopy, and biopsies.

Treatment

Therapy is based on management of specific etiology.

Constipation

Constipation is the decrease in frequency of stool (less than one stool in 3 days) or change in the form of normal stool frequency.

Causes

Common reasons include:

• Slowness of bowel movement
• Hypercalcemia
• Anal fissure
• Hypokalemia
• Hypothyroidism
• Diabetes mellitus etc.
• Side-effects of few medications
• Colon obstruction due to large polyp or malignancy

Evaluation

Diagnosis requires a thorough evaluation and tests. This includes blood tests, and other tests such as colonoscopy, anal manometry and cross-sectional imaging.

Treatment

Therapy is based on management of specific etiology.