nurse practitioner or real medical doctor? do nuse practitioners know just as much? im trying to figure out if i should go see a gastro doctor for my stomach problems. i'm 21 and have been to a nurse practitioner for the following reasons:
cramping, gas, bleching, acid indigestion. stools are occasionally soft or small. she tested my blood, she tested for stds, she tested for blood in my stools and any kind of infection in my stools and found nothing wrong, everything normal. i occasionally get abdominal pain, swelling, or maybe just bloating. i get fuller faster than i normally would yet still hungry at times since i am eating stuff without milk (such as sandiwches hot dogds and soup) trying to stay away from milk to see if im lactose intolerance. the other idea the nurse practitioner thinks it could be is irritable bowel syndrome. anyone ever experiences this or heard of it? should i go see a gastro doctor? or real medical doctor? ive spent so much money on doctor visit as it is
2006-09-13 16:55:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
If, your still having problems go see a GI Doc or Internist.
You may spend more $ but you need to get to the bottom of your problem.
2006-09-13 17:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nurse practitioner should be able to help you in any way a doctor would. Actually, most people say that nurse practitioners spend more time listening to them than doctors do.
As you've had ongoing GI symptoms, you could tell the NP that you would like a referral to a gastroenterologist. But be prepared. GI docs will order unpleasant tests.
Irritable bowel syndrome is fairly common. Lots of info online.
http://www.aboutibs.org/
2006-09-13 17:05:07 · answer #2 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could be irritable bowel syndrome to me. Be watchful of the types of vegetables you're eating too because corn and lettuce are major gassy foods that may cause bloating and cramping, etc. Have they tested you for H-pylori? It causes ulcers and causes major problem with your gastro intestinal system. How is your stress level? A nurse practitioner is 4 year BS Nurse with additional year of schooling. They confer with a doctor. If you are not comfortable, request your next appointment with a D.O. or an M.D.
2006-09-13 17:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by b's wife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NPs and MDs in general family practice are about the same, more experience means something here. A specialists knows more than them but only wants to see you if you have a serious problem. For this I doubt you will get a referral. To me it sounds like a nervous disorder. The nerves in the stomach are very responsive to stress. You may get some relief with an anti-anxiety med or by reducing stress.
2006-09-13 16:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by tenaciousd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, You very well could have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I have had it for years and have had the same symptoms. You should see a gastro doctor. Also add Benefiber to your diet. I notice that when my stress level goes up the IBS gets worse. Good luck.
2006-09-13 17:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by KELLY H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your nurse practitioner is just as equipped to diagnose general medical problems as any 'real medical doctor'. However, since you seem to have GI issues, ask for a referral to a GI specialist.
2006-09-13 16:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by CH 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
please go see a gastro doctor ,I have same problems and 3 weeks ago I had the light down in tummy and then the colon scope done ,I have a bad stomach diease from acid ,and he said my tummy linning was ready to bleed so Im on meds for that ,and the colon I had a test done 3 years ago and they had a finding ,but thank God no cancer ,my mother passed this past sept from colon cancer so im high risk ,and I had the colon scope ,to find I have ulcerated colitious of the bowel ,and without medicine he said both could have turned to cancer ,I will pray for you .use your money wise ,I spent alot before they referred me to .so get to the dr soon ok .hope you feel better soon .
2006-09-13 17:11:11 · answer #7 · answered by Holly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try eating plain yogurt for awhile. Say a couple of weeks. Could be you have an imbalance of your normal flora in your digestive tract.
2006-09-13 17:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 22:37:23 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to see a good internist, specializing in gastro-enterology.
2006-09-13 16:59:51 · answer #10 · answered by baycat 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋