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Additional data on stomach pain and black tongue
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Additional data on stomach pain and black tongue
by cheryl__0__0, Jun 17, 1998 12:00AM
Dear Dr.,
Thank you so much for your earlier comments on my stomach problem. You asked some questions I want to answer. I do think the black tongue is caused by the vomitting as it only occurs after I get sick. The tongue coloring does not go away immediately even with brushing. As I said before I have a dull pain in my stomach which may or may not lead to vomitting. The food that does come up has been eaten hours before. Does this rule out obstruction? How can the endometriosis be related as I feel strongly there is a connection especially since I only have this problem 1 or 2 days a month. By the way, I don't smoke, I am not on antibiotics but have occasionally chewed a few peptos when the pain starts. However, I'm starting to think I'm better off without the pepto since it feels like I need more stomach acid, not less? I have no growling, gas etc. Thanks so much for any additional comments
Cheryl
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Dear Cheryl.
If you vomit food that has been eaten more than four hours previously or if you vomit food in the AM before eating breakfast, then I would be worried that you have a problem with gastric emptying or even obstruction. Further workup is needed. Although your synptoms could be related to adhesions secondary to endometriosis, other conditions must be excluded.
This response is offered for your general information and should not replace the conclusions drawn from a careful and complete evaluation by your physician.
If you want, we would be happy to see you in the Division of Gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital and perform the appropriate investigations after we have had the chance to meet you and to review your history in greater detail. You can arrange an appointment with Dr. Fogel, one of our experts in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disease by calling the Henry Ford Physician Referral Line at (800)653-6568.
HFHSM.D.-rf
*keywords; black tongue, gastroparesis, vomiting
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