What Causes Abdominal Pain, Loose Stool And Depression?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

Question: Hello. I never go to drs but 15 years ago i had my GB removed. I have had problems since with rally bad abdonimal pain, cramping, gass, loose stools, depression, anxiety but its so bad when i wake up in the morning i have the stomach problems very severe. The nausea Cramping, pain, sweat, is so bad i do not look forward to waking up. Coffe hurts belly so i had to quit. After about an hour and a half in the morning my symptoms improve but still bother me bad at Times.......Thank you so much....40 year old male. Does not drink alchol or smoke.Im 6-1 250lbs..Every time i eat after breakfast i usually have discomfort and Lethargy...afternoon symptoms improve with very small bland meals......but its all been so bad the last month i have lost weight. GB was my only sugery. Milk used to really hurt my belly sometimes still does. My parents are diabetic and i drink alot of soda.....i have tried to tell you everything i could think of. My symptoms are the worst right when i get up in morning. Thank you Dr please help Me. I need to get feeling better, oh ya, im not active at all. I smoked for 20 years but quit 1.5 years ago. thank you so much.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As discussed in details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
I have red the history carefully and understood your concern.
I would advise you the following in such a situation, with explanation wherever necessary:
- You need to consult a Doctor/Gastroenterologist since you are having the symptoms for so long and are disturbing.
- The symptoms of abdominal pain, cramping, gas, loose stools, depression, anxiety but its so bad when i wake up in the morning i have the stomach problems very severe > this indicates that you may have IBS, that is irritable bowel syndrome as you have contributory factors of anxiety and depression and the symptoms improve as the day passes by.
- Tests of stool, urine and blood, Ultrasonography.
- Upper GI Endoscopy, colonoscopy.
- CT scan of the whole abdomen.
- Clinical evaluation and examination.

If any positive finding is found in any of these investigations, it will be treated according to the findings.
If all the investigations are normal, then this is obviously due to irritable bowel syndrome and a proper management can help you the most. to get rid of all your symptoms.
Also to make a list of the foods and beverages that cause instigation or enhancement of the symptoms and to stop them altogether - prevention is better than cure.
I hope this answer helps you an early and proper diagnosis asap and to get the correct line of treatment so that you get rid of all your problems.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar