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Digestive system

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Hi, I'm a parent of a adult (22 years old).  He has aspergers, he has the reasoning of a 15 year old.  For many months my son has not eaten well,  his diet consists of mini sauges and mini sausage rolls, and slices of party sized sourdough slices and water.  He is having diarrhea on and off, and will not eat until he has been to the toilet, this will involve being in the bathroom for over an hour forcing himself to go, and going back and forth to the toilet multiple times a day.  He will not go out of the house in case he needs the toilet urgently.    I have tried to persuade him to go to the Dr's but he is too afraid to in case of needing the loo. 

I appreciate no medical advice can be offered but just wondering if this was common for people with Aspergers 

Appreciate any advice please.  I'm extremely worried as he has  lost so much  weight .

Many thanks

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  • I would keep a food diary, and possibly introduce something to help the diarrhoea. Have you heard of Symprove? Kefir might also help, but I think due to his restrictions, he won’t want to try them. You can actually get diarrhoea from being constipated, which a lot of people don’t realise.

    The anxiety around the toilet is something I can empathise with, I was the same (but with a number 1). I still have problems now, avoiding certain trips,  needing to know where the toilet is, trying to make myself go etc….

  • in reply to Catlover

    Thank you for your reply, a food diary I have been doing.  Not heard of Symprove, I will investigate, thank you.

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