Could my symptoms of thin, spongy stools, stomach gurgling, and a hot feeling in my stomach at night?which have not improved after taking Norflox TZ, Metrogyl, and Rifaximin?be Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and what are the treatment options and the necessity of undergoing camera tests like an endoscopy and colonoscopy to find out what is wrong?
I understand how frustrating it is to deal with these persistent symptoms, especially after taking medications like Norflox TZ, Metrogyl, and Rifaximin. Your symptoms of gurgling, a warm sensation, and altered stools could indeed point toward Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or gut flora imbalance caused by the antibiotics. At 22, invasive camera tests like an endoscopy or colonoscopy are often not the first step unless you have 'red flag' symptoms like weight loss or bleeding. Instead, doctors usually start with simple stool tests, probiotics to restore your gut, and dietary tweaks.