Hi,
I've had stomach pains for awhile, sometimes even after I eat. Its a dull ache that turns into intense short sharp pains, and in a few minutes I will be in the bathroom having diarrhea. I used to think it was milk and being lactose intolerant, but I sometimes get diarrhea and intense stomach pain even with having no trace of dairy!
I don't have it everyday, but jsut about everyday my stomach either hurts or feels uncomfortable.
I'm also very weak and tired a lot.
I went to my doctor, and she ordered a blood test. But i have a stupid very intense fear of them, and CANNOT do them even with valium! I even cry! I feel ashamed for acting that ridiculous..she was only going to test for diabetes, thryoid, and anemia I think
Anyway, does this sound like stomach cancer at all? And how do they test for it?
I'm only 14, by the way if that matters.
I just wanted some peoples opinions if it even sounds close to cancer.
Thanks!
2006-09-23 13:00:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
This is another symptom I have.....I get numb...nauseated...dizzy...tingly in the feet...a lot as well
2006-09-23 13:00:55 · update #1
that was tingly* and numb in the feet/hands
2006-09-23 13:04:09 · update #2
I did not say I thought I had cancer, I was just curious people...because my family has had a lot of history with cancer, 5 closely related relatives have cancer right now...
Not saying that means I have it, but I was just wondering if symptoms were even related to stomach cancer.
But thanks for the people replying who tried to help.
2006-09-23 13:11:01 · update #3
The regular use of the Homeopathic Remedy PULSATILLA 30 thrice a day half hour before meals will help you in curing your stomach symptoms a lot. Take it for three days atleast and let us know about its effcets on your tummy ache as well as you general health and do not worry it wont give you any complications or side effects, you can read more about it in the Materia Medica of Homeopathic Medicine by clicking the link below and match up your symptoms with those of the remedy. The more the similarities the more the reason to take the given remedy ! :-)
http://homeoint.org/books/boericmm/p/puls.htm
Take Care and God Bless you !
Get well soon !
2006-09-24 21:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Hi, I'm a doctor. Stomach cancer is extremely unlikely at your age, and besides, stomach cancer does not hurt! So, I'm almost sure you don't have stomach cancer.
It sounds like gastritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach. You could do a trial of Prilosec OTC (sold in WalMart), taking 1 tablet of 20 mg twice daily for 14 days. If it's gastritis you should see quick relief of symptoms within 1 or 2 days, especially the pain you experience.
However your symptoms seem to be more consistent with what is called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), where you have cramping, nausea and alternation of diarrhea or constipation at times (that means that sometimes you will be constipated and some other days you will have diarrhea). In IBS symptoms usually worsen during stressful periods and abate when there's no stress. It is also worsened by eating spicy foods during the days you are having cramping.
It is also possible that you have associated lactose intolerance which is easy to know if after you eat dairy products you get diarrhea, cramping and bloating. So you could have both actually.
To address your concerns better, I would probably start taking Prilosec as above for 14 days and see how your symptoms do. It after this you continue with symptoms I would advise to have an EGD done, which is slipping a thin tube with a camera down your stomach and take a look inside. This is usually done by a gastroenterologist and you won't feel anything. It is also the best way to know if you have an ulcer that might be causing your symptoms or even cancer (which I don't think it's likely in your case).
Hope it helps. Any further questions, mail me.
Take care.
2006-09-23 13:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
I'm sorry you're going through this. What you're describing sounds like my first attack of IBS that I got this spring. The pain was so bad I even went to the E.R. because I was terrified.
Your symptoms will probably be diagnosed by your doctor as IBS, which is an annoying condition but not dangerous to your health. But you really, really need to get everything else ruled out first. (That's what IBS is - a collection of symptoms you have when nothing else is found wrong with your body)
It is REALLY REALLY important that your doctor test you for Celiac Disease. Make SURE they do this. There is a simple blood test (I'm sorry, but it has to be done) but the blood test misses a lot of people. They may need to do a colonoscopy, where they check out the inside of your colon (don't worry, it's not surgery, but they do put you under so you're comfortable). The most accurate test is just a diet change to see if it helps, but it is tricky and you'd need to go to celiac.com and make sure you do it right.
A lot of doctors don't know a lot about Celiac because they used to think it was really rare, but recently they found the number is closer to 1 in 133 than 1 in 10,000 like they used to think. And the IBS symptoms plus tingling fingers and anxiety just scream "celiac!". Your doctor might protest but you really need to insist you get it checked out. Just ask her "What can it hurt to check?"
If that's what it is, you'd need to change your diet, but that's pretty much it. And you could thank your lucky stars you found it early in life, because it does cause permanent damage if you don't take care of it.
Check out http://www.celiac.com - there's lots of info and also message boards where you can ask any questions you have. Also, the IBS board at webmd can give you lots of great advice on your symptoms - we've all been there!
2006-09-23 13:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by brightnbewildered 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unlikely to be stomach cancer at age 14. Sounds somewhat like irritable bowel syndrome. You seem quite anxious which plays a heavy role in IBS.
2006-09-23 13:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok kiddo - you have a very simple choice - a blubbering blood test to rule out DEADLY diseases... or get sick and die from lack of diagnosis. Which is it gonna be? Your choice? Get a grip. GO to the Doctor and have the tests done. The tests won't kill you - but the lack of diagnosis and proper treatment will. It sounds to me as though you are anoxeric -possibly? Certainly neurotic - sorry - but the truth hurts.. in your case it may very well kill you - if you don't seek treatment - soon. Be a grown up - do what you gotta do - take reponsibility for your health.
2006-09-23 13:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by weezyljm 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Donald is correct. You would not have melanoma of the belly or colon. I have had it and know all about it. You are demanding for nothing. I no longer saying you would not have irritable bowel syndrome or some thing incorrect on your food regimen or whatever however you without doubt don't have melanoma.
2016-08-09 15:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
QUIT WORRYING!!!!
Ok now.......If you are 14 it probably is not stomach cancer!!!
You might have IBS like me....Let your Dr. FULLY check you out so you can feel better....
Good luck sweetie!!!
2006-09-23 13:04:50 · answer #7 · answered by Catcanscratch 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're overreacting. it sounds like IBS to me too
2006-09-23 13:09:40 · answer #8 · answered by one hot mamma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In addition to................get checked for B12 deficiency especially if you are a picky eater................
2006-09-24 03:28:35 · answer #9 · answered by Shaman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you say hypochondriac?
2006-09-23 13:07:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋