My mum goes on own to toilet and says just passed a load of muck. Sorry to be graphic. Her filter gone. But has she? It’s so hard to know. I do believe she has stomach pain but not sure how much is in her head! She has had every test, scan going to no avail apart from possible irritable bowel. She has no appetite or sense of smell.
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And when you say she's had every test going... Like what?
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Does your Mom drink coffee, I cut Moms out. It makes them go. Great laxative but caused problems. Same with apple juice. My Mom was not allowed orange juice because of acid reflux. But the coffee and apple juice did cause loose bowels.
Dementia effects taste and smell. Is it no appetite or no taste. We eat because it tastes good. Ask dr. if there is something to help her appetite.
And then! And then!! Results! The elderly person will regale anyone in their path with descriptions of the texture, density, and heft of their latest bowel movement. They will be at peace once again.
Until the next day.
Here is some information about Crohn's Disease. Maybe you can compare your Mum's symptoms with those listed on the websites. I hope that these can help.
www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-symptoms?cid=ppc_ppd_msft_cd_da_crohn%27s_disease_symptoms_Exact_64Z1867745&msclkid=3abd2da95db319a6b12f7693d12be4c9
www.medicinenet.com/crohns_disease/article.htm
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304
My mom pretty much stopped eating too. She lost weight but not at an alarming rate. I brought her fast food and junk food treats and she loved those. Some people believe Seniors have to have 3 square meals a day and dedicate their lives to preparing those meals only to find out their loved ones won’t eat them and sneak cookies out of the jar when no one’s looking. Give mom what she asks for and keep in touch with her doctor.