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Question: I am having difficulty with digesting food. I suffer from regular diarrhea as well as constipation at times. I am a 35 year old woman and consider myself in pretty good shape. I eat well and exercise. Take no …
Question: I am having difficulty with digesting food. I suffer from regular diarrhea as well as constipation at times. I am a 35 year old woman and consider myself in pretty good shape. I eat well and exercise. Take no …
Question: I am a 51 year old male. I have had heart burn from July 2018. Then July 2019 the acid went to my throat and just sits there. Even if i clear it it still sits there. From December …
Question: I am a 52 year old woman, suffered from allergies and was prescribed antihistamine, omeprazole sometime ago. and after about 10 weeks began experiencing heartburn, regurgitation, difficulty in swallowing, and sleep disorder. So I consulted a doctor and I …
I am having heartburn and stomach pain. Is it due to GERD or peptic ulcer? Read more »
I am a 65 year old female who just had a colonoscopy 2 weeks ago, They found 2 polyps, one of which is benign at 5 mm. The concerning one is 10 mm Precancerous sessile serrated adenoma polyp which was …
This morning my stools were covered with a white mold. is this normal? Age: 53 Female Medications: None
I am experiencing a sharp pain upper abdomen on the right side with a tight swelled up stomach. Experiencing pain at that spot when I move alot and a little when I breathe? Female Age: 43 Medications:
I have been experiencing a rectal prolapse that happens when I pass a stool for about 2 years. I can push it back in each time and it doesn’t seem to be getting worse. Since this has been happening I …
I have been experiencing a rectal prolapse that happens when I pass a stool ? Read more »
I have constant constipation, I am 80 yr and have always been regular and have gone several times a day. I had prostate ca, currently under control, have been on many medications for over 20 yrs. I do eat a …
Hey, I’m a 20 year old college student who has been struggling with a weird stomach condition for two years. I wake up in the morning with a dry taste in my mouth and my stomach making embarrassing noises. I …
I’ve been struggling with a weird stomach condition for two years? Read more »
I have this tender “bubble” on my anus, is this something I should get checked out? I have some digestive issues so this kind of worries me. It is sore to the touch, I don’t know what it could be. …
I have this tender “bubble” on my anus, is this something I should get checked out? Read more »
On the night of 9th May, I was busy doing work. I felt like vomiting, but I thought that it was because of the fatigue. I ordered a pasta from outside. I ate a little bit and after 20 minutes, …
I felt like vomiting, but I thought that it was because of the fatigue? Read more »
what happens when you lose sensation to have bowel movement i did because for two month i was fore my self to pass what can they do fix the problem sometime think i did same to anal if i surgery …
What happens when you lose sensation to have bowel movement? Read more »
I’ve had chronic diarrhea for two years since I had hip replacement, started right after I stopped the pain meds. Also took alot of Advil etc before surgery from so much pain. I’ve had C-Diff test, parisite test, colona guard …
I’ve had chronic diarrhea for two years since I had hip replacement? Read more »
Every time I pass a stool I have a sharp knife – like pain on the right side of my anus and then for a few hours after it is a gnawing almost unbearable pain. I get this exact condition …
Every time I pass a stool I have a sharp knife – like pain on the right side of my anus? Read more »
Hello, when I go to the washroom there is blood when passing stools in the toilet bowl. Just wondering what it can be. I have no pain whatsoever. Male Age; 33 Medications: nA
Hello, I have mostly on the right side pelvic pain though sometimes I feel it on the left. This pain started since I put in Mirena IUD( about 1 year ago) and comes and goes on and off. For few …
I have mostly on the right side pelvic pain though sometimes I feel it on the left? Read more »
I have been having lower left pelvic pain that radiates to my groin, down my upper front thigh, hip and to lower back. It gets severe after my period ends and sometimes around ovulation and can last for days. I …
I have had frequent bowel movements. 4 within the first hour of waking up.Two were normal and two or looser not watery. No other symptoms but experiencing a great deal of anxiety lately. Happened three times last week and then …
Can shingles affect the gastro intestinal tract? Since a bout of shingles in Dec. 2017, I have experienced lack of hunger, queasy stomach and sometimes stomach pain when ingesting food. When food has been taken, bowels become erratic and sometimes …
Can shingles affect the gastro intestinal tract? Read more »
I’m experiencing a strange feeling in my head and throughout my body. Tuesday night, at around 9:40 pm, I was at work and taking my final break. I suddenly started to feel a sick feeling in my stomach. Almost immediately, …
I’m experiencing a strange feeling in my head and throughout my body? Read more »
I’ve been having trouble swallowing the last couple of months. It feels like my food is sticking in my throat and I’m going to choke and then I’m gasping for air. It’s getting worst. Even liquid is difficult now. It …
I’ve been having trouble swallowing the last couple of months? Read more »
I got food stuck in my esophagus and spent several hours in severe pain. I’ve had nothing but liquids since . It’s still slightly painful when I swallow. Can I now try solid food again. This happened Saturday evening . …
I got food stuck in my esophagus and spent several hours in severe pain? Read more »
Age: 27 Male Medications: Claritin-D No General Information: – Age : 27 – Sex: Male – Height: 5’9″ (175.26 cm) – Weight: 179 lbs (81.19 kg) – Race: Caucasian/Hispanic Mix – Duration of complaint: several months for tonsils; since yesterday …
I am scheduled for a colonoscopy. I have had rectal bleeding lately. Just wondering if a colonoscopy examine my small intestine? Age: 52 Female Medications: no
I went to the Er Saturday night for chest, left arm pain they diagnosed me with gerd. I was taking medication they prescribed and it wasn’t helping. I went again last night for trouble swallowing and pain right where my …
I went to the Er Saturday night for chest, left arm pain they diagnosed me with gerd? Read more »
Hello. I have had an issue with my stomach since. December 2nd 2017. Had an endoscopy done last month. Only found gastritis (biopsy was clear…no precancer or h.pylori infection ) and hiatal hernia. Upper middle stomach near rib cage been …
I have had an issue with my stomach since. December 2nd 2017? Read more »
Feeling pain on right side of lower stomach near naval below sometimes really sharp. i have fever of 101 and vomiting. cramps and painful when I pee.Don’t know what it could be. need an opinion. Age: 35 Female Medications: None
I have been experiencing a dull ache on the lower right side of my abdomen. It has been around for a few years, and it comes and goes. It feels like a very dull pain, or a burning sensation. It …
Experiencing a dull ache on the lower right side of my abdomen? Read more »
Hello doctor. I have a pain in the middle of my stomach area. Gets worse after I eat and when I lye down. Pain also shoots back directly towards my back at that general area. Is it something serious. My …
Pain in stomach when I eat, is it something serious? Read more »
Can I have a stomach bug without vomit or diarrhea? The last 2-3 days had bad pains extremely nauseas. I’ve been taking zofran because I have a fear of throwing up but I’m not sure without diarrhea what else it …
Can I have a stomach bug without vomit or diarrhea? Read more »
I had fever and vomiting about four weeks ago. I shed about 4 Kg. Now I am feeling well but I have had blood tests done and the results show my cholesterol and liver enzymes are pretty high. i also …
My cholesterol and liver enzymes are high and was feeling sick? Read more »
I have inflammation of my meso rectal fat. No evidence of Proctitis I need a colonoscopy What does that mean? I have been looking through the internet but am unable to get an answer without mention of Rectal Cancer I …
I have inflammation of my meso rectal fat, what does that mean? Read more »
I was on here Yesterday about a stomach intestinal virus i have had since Monday! I went to my Doctor & she said that it was probably an intestinal virus that had to “run it’s course”. that was wed. I …
Intestinal virus seems to act up again, I was sick again, please advise? Read more »
Hi I was sick to my stomach and throwing up mucus about six times Monday. Tuesday it was better but, still about twice. I went to my Doctor Wed. ans she said that i had a Viral infection and it …
I was sick to my stomach, is it something serious? Read more »
have ibs dyspepsia heartburn delayed emptying lactose intolerance gluten allergy been for all tests tried all meds otc prescription changed diet always getting worse am a shutin affecting my independence have stomach cramps bloating for 2 mths am taking cholesterol …
I suffer from serious digestive problems, nothing seems to work, need advice? Read more »
when I eat any type of food I get a very bad pain in the stomach sometimes only after eating a few mouthfuls of food I then have to go to the toilet and what comes out is very very …
What causes my digestion issues? I’m 20 yr old female 5’4 115 lbs. most the time I am normal however I go through phases where I have diarrhea instantly any time I eat or sometimes terrible constipation. A year and …
I suffer from diarrhea and had blood in stools, what causes my digestion issues? Read more »
While in Vietnam, I contracted some food borne disease. Diarrhea (almost immediately after any attempt at food) chills, night sweats, exhaustion, cramping. This lasted about 4 days until I got to Taipei and got cephalexin. First day, I took four …
I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago for endometriosis ages 27. After the surgery I suffered severe infection which resulted in two further surgeries one to remove scar tissue around my bowels and lower intestine and one to remove my …
I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago for endometriosis, have side effects please advise? Read more »
I had a pelvic ultrasound and was wondering if you can tell me what this picture means and refers to? I am a 40yr female. Have had a hysterectomy 5 years ago they took everything but my ovaries. I have …
I’ve had pain and discomfort in my lower abdomen on and off for over 20 years after straining on the toilet and was diagnosed with IBS. Recently the discomfort has come back and won’t go. Yesterday I had a CT …
I’ve had pain and discomfort in my lower abdomen on and off for over 20 years? Read more »
I have severe acid reflux and after years of conventional treatment that has failed. I have been booked in for a nerve block. I wanted to know what is the difference between a cephalic and splanchnic nerve block? Is there …
I have taken second generation fit test and did complete blood count for lab testing, but I still feel something’s not right. I still experience change in bowel habits, narrow stools, inability to empty completely and rectal bleeding. I’m 22 …
I have trouble eating more than a few bites of solid food no matter how much I like it without later feeling tight chested and cramps in lower abdomen also anxiety like heart attack very severe shortness of breath no …
I have trouble eating more than a few bites of solid food? Read more »
hi. I have high pressure and cholesterol but am on medication for both. I am experiencing pain in my lower left side of my tummy only after I relieve myself….whether I go out soft or firmer …I feel like a …
I have high pressure and cholesterol but am on medication for both? Read more »
I am female and 65. I have irritable bowel. I have hemorrhoids that sometimes bleed – maybe every 7 to 8 weeks or so. Sometimes I can go for months with no bleeding. If I get constipated, I may have …
I have irritable bowel, how often should a colonoscopy be performed? Read more »
For over 2 years I have been experiencing nausea and vomiting almost daily, it is worst on the morning and is not related to the type of food I eat although it is made worse by eating. I have had …
I have been experiencing nausea and vomiting almost daily? Read more »
I have been having bad stomach cramps for about two months now, with an overall lack of energy and constipation. I’ve also noticed lately I’ve had a lack of phlegm production as well. I’ve always produced a lot of phlegm …
I have been having bad stomach cramps for about two months now? Read more »
Ok do I have Colon Cancer Or ibs I have some pebble poop and thin stool sometime once i had a turd it was kinda curve. Sometime when i have pebble poop i have mucus on them. I also took …
For almost one month now I have been dealing with stomach problems. It started when I was away on holidays. My travelling companion fell ill for 2 days with a stomach bug (presumably) and felt okay. She got sick once, …
For almost one month now I have been dealing with stomach problems? Read more »
I am suffering with a LOT of lower back pain spreading across where my kidneys are also sciatica pain in right leg, pain spasms in spine feels like a pinched nerve, also when I go to the toilet to open …
I am suffering from lower back pain and loss of blood. Read more »
I am 20 and I have bloated abdomen feeling for months especially at night, and if i cant pass out the gas it will cause pain in my upper abdomen (in epigastric). usually the next morning I’ll have loose stool. …
I am suffering from Epigastric pain…what’s wrong? Read more »
I am a 23 year old female i am 5’6″ I weigh 173 lbs my medications I am on consist of 30mg ER Cymbalta,Mitalax,Lactulose,Senkonot,and stool softeners. It started out 4 years ago when I had my daughter Via C-Section and …
I had E. coli infection now have blood clots, what’s going on? Read more »
I have acid reflux and my dad and brother have it. When my sinuses are bad it’s always worse. Well it’s been bad this past week and my son had baseball games out in this heat. Water taste bad when …
I have acid reflux, I got out of bed and blacked out? Read more »
I’m having a second episode of a problem that 1st occurred 10 months ago. Started with moderate/ severe pain in the groin with reduced urine flow and swelling of the vaginally tunnel. Pain felt like squeezing in left side like …
I have had 5 episodes of what I thought was food poisoning, please advise? Read more »
My name is (…) 43 years old. Male. Living in (…) I am slightly obese and had a H. pylori Infection 4 years back with a new Streptococcus infection 30 days ago. Treated by antibiotics. My blood work is pretty …
I am having problems with heartburn, how can I make it stop? Read more »
I had a colonoscopy a few months ago and the biopsy results came back as Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unspecified. I have been told to stop treatment and have another scope in a month’s time. Is this really necessary? My symptoms …
Burning pain in pelvic, lower abdomen & intestines. No fever I’m experiencing burning pain in the pelvic area for the last couple of months as well as in the very low abdomen area, and lower back, bladder and intestines. It …
I have a burning pain in pelvic, lower abdomen & intestines? Read more »
Hello, my wife is really considering gastric sleeve surgery she’s 5’2 180lbs and 30 years of age we have 3 kids together I’m wondering will it have long term affect on her health 10/20 years down the line she’s also …
My wife is really considering gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico, is it safe? Read more »
60 year old male. I had fever, bad cough, pain and chills for a week. Now all back to normal. But during the week I had diarrhea. Now after the fever and symptoms have subsided I continue to have diarrhea. …
I had fever, bad cough, pain and chills for a week? Read more »
Im (…), 36 i been having this right side pain for some time now but 2 day’s ago my stomach was hurting as well , i went to the er and they did a ultrasound and a x-ray to see …
I’ve been having this right side pain for some time now my stomach is hurting as well? Read more »
I have H-pylori ulcers in the stomach. I’ve been taking Pantocid medicine for past 15 days. And due to this I can’t eat properly. I feel scratchy and pain while eating. I have a recent problem of piles too. Kindly …
I have H-pylori ulcers in the stomach what should I eat? Read more »
Hello I have been getting stomach pain that travels around to my back for about 6 months. It is a steady pain that does sometimes get worse it can go away for a few weeks but always returns. Sometimes Lying …
I have been getting stomach pain that travels around to my back? Read more »
Hello… I have terrible heartburn in my throat… I have bloating feeling in my upper abdomen under my chest top of stomach .. It is a uncomfortable bloating feeling.. Hurts to apply pressure… Stomach kinda sticks out in that area …
I have bloating feeling in my upper abdomen under my chest top of stomach? Read more »
I’m a 44 year old woman with very swollen stomach has been like this for 4 months I’ve had Endoscopy / colonoscopy / X-ray and ct scan and every blood test known to man the only thing that has shown …
I’m a 44 year old woman with very swollen stomach has been like this for 4 months? Read more »
My husband has not been sick or had any virus, but Thursday he was couging in the morning and coughed up phlegm with bright red blood about 6 times a day. 2 times it was just streaked red, but the …
My husband has been coughing up phlegm with bright red blood? Read more »
I’m 54 years old. Female. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Colon cancer. I’ve since had surgery. I’ve had chemotherapy and radiation. The last CT scan showed no sign of cancer. My problem now is that I have so …
Two years ago I was diagnosed with Colon cancer? Read more »
I am Age 55 & female. I take Prilosec 20mgs (OTC) and have taken this daily for over 10 yrs straight (maybe longer). I am recently bothered by the findings regarding taking this drug long term and its warnings that …
I take Prilosec 20mgs (OTC) and have taken this daily for over 10 yrs straight? Read more »
Hi, my name is (…), I am 50 years old. I have multiple diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, fybromyalgia, excema, anxiety, depression, gerd, bone density and gastroporiesis. I take meds for everything. My question …
Good day, I would like to ask about stomach issues. For the past months I am experiencing pain on my upper abdomen which happens to occur at the same time in the afternoon until the evening. I feel bloated and …
For the past months I am experiencing pain on my upper abdomen? Read more »
Hello I am a 17 year old female. For 2-3 years I have had blood in my stool. I have also, from time to time, had maroon-colored or white discharge come out. I’ve also had oil in my stool. I …
I am female 47. Have had hysterectomy. I have RR MS. I have had a pain in my lower left quadrant of my stomach. It started about 6-9 months ago. It never really bothered me too much before. I have …
I have had a pain in my lower left quadrant of my stomach? Read more »
46yr Female. Have had chronic dysentry daily for 3 months. Had a colonoscopy, everything came back clear, what could be the cause of this problem?
Hi. Before u say it I know I should have already went to the doctor but I’m not really doctor type. Im 21 yr old male I own a hay brokerage company and a 2300 head cattle operation also have …
I’m swollen through the stomach neck and face. I have no energy like I used to? Read more »
I am 59.. weight 280. For 2 weeks I have been eating approx 1/2 of what I used to eat, however my stomach is even more extended than normal and appears to grow daily. My legs and feet are extremely …
I have been eating approx 1/2 of what I used to eat, however my stomach is even bigger? Read more »
I’m 29, male, healthy. For the past 5 days I have this sharp pain at the abdominal upper center left side, especially when riding bycicle. Thanks
Hello. I traveled to India in September 2014 and fell really ill with bad bouts of diarrhea and intestinal problems. This continued when I returned to the UK. I have been gluten free for roughly two years in order to …
I have been gluten free for roughly two years but still have major bowel problems? Read more »
Female 40 years non smoker, occasional alcohol, going through early menopause. For the past 5 weeks I have been getting stomach pain that feels like a gnawing very bad hunger pain. The pain feels like it is mid abdominal/ behind …
I have been getting stomach pain that feels like a bad gnawing pain? Read more »
I am a 25 year old female. A few months ago I started getting upper right abdominal pain when I ate. It would move to my side and back. I lost my appetite and lost about 10 pounds. It went …
I had a HIDA scan last week my doctor wants to remove gallbladder, need second opinion? Read more »
hi.i am 23 year old girl.i had undergone nephrectomy 10 years ago of my left kidney. everything was alright in previous years.in last year in july i felt pressure in my lower abdomen. then i got typhoid. it was minor. …
I have fever several times a day with pressure in lower abdomen? Read more »
Hello , My name is (…) I am 22 years old . I have recently been having some mild stomach pain but also a lot of burning sensations in my upper stomach . I had an endoscopy done and a …
My Doctor says colonoscopy shows Crohns disease, need second opinion? Read more »
Hi. I have no allergy, some diabetes and heart problems ( grand parents). I have a stiff neck a stomach that doesn’t digest ( want to vomit up to 6 hours after eating) and my eyes are very swollen from …
I have a stiff neck a stomach that doesn’t digest and swollen eyes? Read more »
DR,MY SON, MALE, 11 YRS OLD. ONE YEAR AGO, HE HAVING STOMACH ACHE. WE HAVE VISITED MANY CLINICS AND SPECIALIST. ALL THE TIME DIAGNOSE FOR NORMAL GAS PROBLEM. PAIN WILL GO AND COME BACK AFTER SOME TIME. ABOUT 3 MONTH …
My son has EOSINOPHILIC GASTROENTERITIS, what should we do next? Read more »
I’m 31. Have had 3 children, youngest turns 5 soon. Diagnosed with UC mild to moderate in Dec, been in flare since June before diagnosis. Have had cartilage removed from right hip due to severe labral tears in 2009, 2 …
Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, developed an swelling/growth around the vagina? Read more »
Hello, I’m female 25yrs, 5’3 130lbs, on and off for the past few months when I use the toilet, there is bright red blood from my anus. Sometimes it’s mucusy. It’s not only when I have a bowel movement. Sometimes …
There is bright red blood from my anus when I have bowel movement and when urinating? Read more »
my son is 5 years old. He is suffering from severe abdominal pain for about 3 years along with nausea, vomiting, loose motion, accompanied by constipation. He resists urination to avoid pain. According to local doctors there is viral infection …
My son is 5 years old nausea, vomiting, loose motion, accompanied by constipation? Read more »
Hi, I am a female age 23. My name is (…), I am currently taking no medications but I do have a Nexplanon birth control implant in my left arm. I have been feeling very ill lately, and it usually …
I’m hardly eating anything and when I do I feel nauseous? Read more »
59 yr male, had my first ever sinus infection, doc on vacation, nurse prescribed 10 days of Cefdinir on Aug 2nd 2016. Never had a drug reaction but had to stop this on day 5,nausea and diarrhea bad. Was then …
Nurse prescribed 10 days of Cefdinir, had terrible drug reaction, how can I stop this? Read more »
i have very severe abdominal pain right side from top (under ribcage) to bottom ,more front than back , i cannot lay on right side ,back or stomach , this causes severe squashing pain also pain by breathing , cannot …
I have very severe abdominal pain right side from top (under rib cage) to bottom? Read more »
my mom has always had trouble with her bowel working right.nov22,16 she had surgery to remove a lymph node in stomach area for testing.it was a 1 hour surgery that took 31/2 hrs due to adhesion.dr said adhesion were so …
Cancer of lymph nodes with bowel blockage, doctor says too dangerous to operate? Read more »
37, male Medical conditions : Hipertension Scoliosis, disc herniations, spondylolysis, right leg is 1 inch shorter than left one. About 3 weeks ago started having trouble swallowing. Went to the emergency , was told I had “sore throat” and was …
Having trouble swallowing, diagnosed oral thrush taking nystatin? Read more »
2 months back, at night I faced severe stomach ache in the middle of my stomach. My mom thought at first it was due to gastric problems and gave me the medicine but it didn’t work. I tried passing excreta …
I have gastric problems with itching and breathing problems, getting worse? Read more »
Hello my name is (…) I have been cramping and having diarrhea for the past 2 weeks I took some medicine for the diarrhea and it finally went away the cramping gets worse at night where I can’t even go …
I am 60 years old and a diabetic. I used to take kombyglyze 500 x 1 per day however it was not lowing my morning sugars. I had to see a different doctor recently and she put me on metformin …
I have had really really bad reflux and cannot sleep or feel like eating? Read more »
43 year old female with sharp stabbing pain upper right abdomen to the center with no relief.Swollen,hard stomach. Started Monday evening. Hurts to breath & move much. I’ve had my gallbladder & appendix out 20 years ago along with a …
Sharp stabbing pain upper right abdomen with Swollen,hard stomach? Read more »
Hello, I have been sporadically getting bloody stool (very light – light) for about 2 years. I have been taking medications such as buprenorphine, diazepam, birth control, zofran, and also recently trying out buspirone. The blood in my stool has …
I have bloody stools for 2 years is this irritable bowel syndrome? Read more »
I was diagnosed with gastritis this past April. I took omeprozole for 5 months then stopped. I started taking it again Monday. I have heavy pressure in my tummy area(upper abdominal) for the last week and a half. I’m thinking …
I was diagnosed with gastritis I now have stomach inflammation? Read more »
I am 29 years old & a male. I was diagnosed with prehypertension about two years ago and I’ve been on medication (lisinopril 5mg & amlodipinie 5mg). Last month,I started having stomach pains and gas in my stomach. I completed …
I’ve been having severe headaches and my mouth feels very dry and bloated tummy? Read more »
Hello, I am 26 years old male. I have long term diarrhea and it doesn’t stop for months. So I consulted at a local hospital taking blood test and supersonic body check, and also had an endoscope. The result was …
I have long term diarrhea and it doesn’t stop for months? Read more »
Hello, I’m a 16 yo male. On the evening of November 29th, 2016, I began to feel a sudden twitch/spasm feeling in my stomach before bed. ( after wrestling practice ) The next morning, I started having that feeling again. …