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3 weeks ago

Dear Rolo, Thank you for the Question.

Constipation, low appetite, and gallstones can significantly affect your overall well-being and mood. These issues might be interconnected, as gallstones can impact digestion, leading to constipation and reduced appetite. Mood changes could also result from discomfort and frustration with these health issues.The abnormal mood changes are usually characterized by oscillation, intensity, and inability to regulate affect change, triggered by the environment but without a recognized, activating source. For further diagnosis, assistance & management kindly contact your specialised health care professional or a psychiatrist

The gallbladder is a small hollow organ about the size and shape of a pear. It is a part of the biliary system, also known as the biliary tree or biliary tract. The biliary system is a series of ducts within the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas that empty into the small intestine.

Dysfunction in the physiology of the gallbladder most commonly results in the production of gallstones. When these gallstones cause physical blockages in the biliary tree and beyond, pain, inflammation, and infection can result in damage to the gallbladder. Some of the symptoms include nausea, vomiting, light coloured stools, signs of jaundice, extended abdomen pain etc.

Gallstone disease is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorder affecting the biliary system. Its complications are caused by inflammation, infection, or ductal obstruction.

We request you to kindly contact your health care professional or a specialised gastroenterologist for further diagnosis, assistance and management

Inability to eat or lack of interest which may be signs of loss of appetite that can be caused due to nutritional deficiency, infection, medications and/or an underlying health condition whereas Weakness, fatigue or lethargy can be due to insufficient or inadequate dietary intake, dehydration, nutritional deficiency or can be a symptom of any underlying health condition which may require medical attention.

For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.

Here are some tips to manage loss of appetite

• Eat a diversified balanced diet inclusive of all food groups to ensure intake of essential nutrients.

• Consume small frequent meals. Do not skip meals.

• Try to eat at regular meal times, do not wait for body’s hunger signal

• Eat along with social company.

• Ensure adequate water intake to maintain hydration.

• Engage in regular physical activity as it can stimulate appetite.

Constipation can be due to inadequate fiber and water intake, it may also be a symptom of gastrointestinal digestive issues such as indigestion, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), intolerances etc., and/or due to an underlying health condition which requires medical attention.

Some other causes that can lead to constipation include neglecting urge to defecate, irregular meals, excess stress etc.  For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.

The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of fiber for male is 30g per day

Here are a few tips to help manage constipation

• Include adequate amount of fiber to your daily balanced diet. Some of the good sources of fiber include Whole grains, multigrain, millets, Psyllium, fruits such as apples, banana, citrus fruits, vegetables like green beans, peas, potato, cauliflower, nuts and soybean etc.

• An intake of at least 2 litres of water per day.

• A glass of hot water, preferably taken with lemon juice taken early in the morning, stimulates gastro colic reflex and helps ease constipation.

Here are a few guidelines for general digestive health.

• Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.

• Eat a well-balanced diet including minimum 5 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit in a day as they are good sources of fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, zinc etc.

• Include prebiotics such as banana, soyabean, garlic etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut.

• Try to include whole grains like wheat, millets and multigrain in your diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients.

• Limit the intake of dairy and fiber in case of loose stools/diarrhea

• Avoid large, heavy meals, and practice portion guidance.

• Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.

• Try to limit the foods like caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.

• Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.

• Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption

• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day

• Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal

• Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 30-45 minutes for at least 5 days a week.

• Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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