For the last three weeks, I've been experiencing difficulty every time I try to eat. Even if I eat slowly, I become full very quickly, even to the point that I become nauseous all of a sudden and sometimes have to vomit, along with severe pains right under my chest.
When I am able to keep my food down, I have terrible, "muscous-y" diarrhea along with intestinal cramps for three to four hours after eating.
I have been to the ER, and they've just treated me for gastroenteritis. I don't have health insurance and I don't want to see a general physician unless absolutely necessary. Does anyone have any idea what the cause of my troubles could be?
2007-04-25 13:30:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It could be many things: IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), diverticular issues, or gallbladder.
Try looking at these symptom sites to get an idea:
http://familydoctor.org/symptom.xml
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/
But, self diagnosis is not the best option. Digestive problems like this will take a heavy toll on your body and you could end up in the hospital. How much is your health worth?
Hospitals will take minimal monthly payments. I've been in your situation and had to have tests which weren't cheap. But, I made arrangements with the hospital to make payments and in time I got it paid off and more important, I could sleep at night.
2007-04-25 13:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by dubbarob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the severe pains right under your chest happen AS youre swallowing food??? Cuz that could be a sign of a problem in the esophagus. Do you get regular heartburn? Cuz if so, that can cause the esophagus to scar, and sometimes get tighter, called a stricture. It can also cause you to 'spit up' or 'vomit' food that cannot be swallowed. It can also cause you to feel like youre full very early in eating. Look into it.... but work on getting health insurance and seeing a doctor. :)
Oh, I should add that if it is a stricture, the treatment is relatively easy.... they go in with a scope and stretch your esophagus back out.
2007-04-25 20:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by RedheadLady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well colitis comes to mind. You have to see a regular doctor and there are lowincome clinics. You can also ask a doctor if he will see you pro bono (free) and explain situation. You'll need to do this soon. At least get a can or two of ensure down you. At grocery store. Go back to er if nothing else, but ask where the low cost clinic is! Go now
2007-04-25 20:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by kim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that same problem with my bowels and it turned out o be pollups 2 of mine were precancerous and the other was fine you may have pollups and need to go and see a gastroenterologyst about that he can also help with the stomach problems you need to go asap.If he doesn't find anything wrong with your stomach then it could be your gallbladder and it will have to be removed asap also don't hold off any longer thn you have to some hospitals will help out with financial aid if you ask them. That definatly sounds like gallbladder I have had mine removed. Don't listen to the er doctors that is what they told me when it was my gallbladder. Gallbladder problems can kill so please have this checked asap and good luck. I have had these problems that you described so take it seriously please.
2007-04-26 01:18:38 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that you could be suffering from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) the only way to know for sure though is if you were to go to a doctor who specializes in gastric medicine. Hope this helps.
2007-04-25 20:34:23 · answer #5 · answered by ace 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have they tested you for celiac disease? That may be the cause. you may need to be on a gluten free diet
2007-04-25 20:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by Tooney 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋