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I have been struggling with stomach issues for a while now... almost 2 years. I dont have much of an appetite and when i do eat i can only have very small portions. I get full very quickly and stay full for a while. I get a very distended stomach and a lot of stomach pain. I have diarrhea or very soft stool very frequently. I have also had pain in my abdomen and have had sudden urges to go to the bathroom. I recently had issues with extreme pressure and pain in my anal area. I have also noticed some red blood in my stool. I also have acid reflux as well. I have been tested for many things but so far nothing has been resolved. I seem to be very tired all the time and lately my joints have been very sore. I also noticed i have been getting sick more often. I am just trying to get an opinion of what may be going on. thanks!
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It is understandable to be concerned re the different abdominal symptoms that you are experiencing.
You would need endoscopy to take a look at the esophagus and stomach and colonoscopy to take a look at the large intestines. These tests would be able to determine if there are any structural reasons for the symptoms.
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What Do Abdominal Distension And Pain Indicate?
Hello welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. It is understandable to be concerned re the different abdominal symptoms that you are experiencing. You would need endoscopy to take a look at the esophagus and stomach and colonoscopy to take a look at the large intestines. These tests would be able to determine if there are any structural reasons for the symptoms. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.