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    For the last few months, I have been suffering from consistant stomach pains including bloating, nausea, very occasional vomiting, occasional diarrhea, and general upset stomach for the immediate 2 to 3 hours after food consumption. It doesn't seem to matter what was eaten, although more spicy foods, and foods rich in dairy products, or heavy grease or fats seem to be the worse culprits. It has now gotten to the point that a good meal cannot be enjoyed without the dreaded "after effects". I have seen my doctor and a number of tests were conducted, including a stomach x-ray, and a gastroscopy(sp?) with no conclusive results. First impression was an ulcer, but no evidence of such. I was put on pescription (of the name I cannot remember, my apologies), but to no relief. It was recently suggested (not by my doctor) that I might have "sluggish" or slow motility. My question is this: even with changes to my diet, no significant weight loss, and no drastic changes to my lifestyle, are these symptoms signs of something more important than just a "belly ache"? It is very frustrating, and seems to be a controlling factor in my everyday life now. It's not dibilatating, but is rather painful. "Tums" and "Gravol" seem to be the only things that help control the heavy bloated feeling and nausea, but is there something I should be doing or taking that will allow me to return to the healthy appetite I enjoyed last year? I exercise semi-regularly, a light smoker, and no alcohol. What could I be doing to help this?
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Dear Michael,
I wondered if the pains that you describe are related to your gall bladder.  People with gall stones often have nausea and right upper abdominal pain that occurs after eating.  The diarrhea, however, would not be related to gall bladder problems.  If you have not yet had an ultrasound of the gall bladder, ask your physician to arrange this test.
This information is presented for educational purposes only.  Always consult your personal physician for specific medical questions.
HFHSM.D.-rf
*keywords: biliary colic
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