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What Causes Anorexia With Nausea, Pain And Vomiting?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Apr 2016
Question: I have not been eating properly and I have just had a meal. I now have a stitch like feeling under my left breast. what could it be?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)
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Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly

Have you lost weight recently
If so can you identify how much exactly
For how long have these symptoms been present
What medications are you currently using

wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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I am using propoanol for anxiety. I have had the symptoms for 2 days. I have not lost any weight.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (16 hours later)
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The commonest cause of anorexia with nausea, pain, vomiting is duodenal ulcer followed by functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome. Gastric ulcer, GERD, chronic gastritis, gastric cancer and gall stones are other potential causes. Diverticular disease, small intestine crohns disease, colon cancer and pancreatitis are rare causes. Metabolic causes include diabetic ketoacidosis, renal tubular acidosis, hypercalcemia, adrenocortical insufficiency

Not to be underestimated hormonal changes can also be the cause for anorexia
As you have just anorexia and your are also complaining of anxiety it may be due to depression, anorexia may be due to your anxiety . Body dysmorphic disorder is another serious problem. Anorexia nervosa is also a possible cause,

Helicobacter pylori status should be checked. U/S abdomen can also be done.
PPIs like lansoprazole , pro kinetics such as itopride and appetizers will help.

Diet should be modified in a way to help the anorexia. Take food that smells and looks delicious use salad you can take small and frequent meals.

If the above organic cause cant be found for the symptoms then you can consult a psychiatrist in this regard.


Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Anorexia With Nausea, Pain And Vomiting?

Brief Answer: Need more information Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly Have you lost weight recently If so can you identify how much exactly For how long have these symptoms been present What medications are you currently using wishing you best of health Thanks Dr M.S Khalil