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With History Of Stomach Cancer, What Could Abnormal Stools And Bloating Indicate?
Yes, thank you . I went to the emergency room Wed, they did a CT Scan on my abdominal area I have been experiencing extreme bloating and I am passing very skinny stools and or diarrhea I have gastroparesis and IBS and diverticulitis they took blood to look for signs of infection they said they saw no blockage and prescribed me what they give you prior to a colonoscopy I feel nauseous and I have had this episode for over a week now I have this problem frequently just not as bad as this episode they told me I was constipated but I am passing stools just in small pieces or very skinny or very loose ,I have had this problem for awhile now and I have a family history with stomach cancer.
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Bloating of the abdomen can be due to obstruction or overgrowth of gas producing bacteria or can be due to over consumption of aerated beverages or aerophagia so common with anxiety.
Since you are a known patient of IBS, diverticulitis and gastroparesis, all these factors have to be taken in consideration and investigated according to the clinical evaluation.
Since CT scan of the abdomen is normal most of the diseases under consideration are ruled out.
If there is constipation, saline soap emena works the best. And the evacuation to be continued with laxatives, stool softeners or Isabgol husk.
Identify the foods and beverages that cause you the problems and stop them altogether.
Control the anxiety and stress well.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Bloating of the abdomen can be due to obstruction or overgrowth of gas producing bacteria or can be due to over consumption of aerated beverages or aerophagia so common with anxiety.
Since you are a known patient of IBS, diverticulitis and gastroparesis, all these factors have to be taken in consideration and investigated according to the clinical evaluation.
Since CT scan of the abdomen is normal most of the diseases under consideration are ruled out.
If there is constipation, saline soap emena works the best. And the evacuation to be continued with laxatives, stool softeners or Isabgol husk.
Identify the foods and beverages that cause you the problems and stop them altogether.
Control the anxiety and stress well.
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