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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Stomach distress since June. What is causing the bloat and nausea
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Stomach distress since June. What is causing the bloat and nausea
by Dubbie, Sep 07, 2003 12:00AM
In June I began having burning pain and cramping in epigastric area with bloating and slight nausea. This would last for a day or two then disappear for at least a week before returning. DUring these episodes had little to no appetite I began losing weight. A CT of abdomen was negative as was an ultrasound of gall bladder.. Prevacid stopped the burning pain after abouta month of talking then medication.An endoscopy and colonosopy were done last Thurs and were also negative. THe troubles, however, are gettign worse..No appetite all week. HAve lost 6-8- pounds. BLoating and pressure on upper abndomen also worse, not in intensity but in frequency. I have an old stomach surgery (polyps 1963) with scar tissue and a vagotomy was done then also.
I have discovered, by accident, that Atavan works to stop the bloating, pressure and nausea. What is going on in my digestive system? there must a diagnosis out there and help that does not involve taking tranqualizers.
Dubbie
I have discovered, by accident, that Atavan works to stop the bloating, pressure and nausea. What is going on in my digestive system? there must a diagnosis out there and help that does not involve taking tranqualizers.
Dubbie
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 08, 2003 12:00AM
, Sep 08, 2003 12:00AM
You note dyspepsia and a negative endoscopy and colonoscopy. I am going to assume that by endoscopy you mean an upper endoscopy. Ultrasound and CT scan of the abdomen also negative.
Other tests to consider would be a 24-hr pH study, which would be the definitive study for GERD. Another test would be a gastric emptying study to evaluate for gastroparesis that can lead to nausea.
Finally, if an H Pylori hasn't been performed, it should. A positive H Pylori can be associated with these symptoms and are treated with antibiotics.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Other tests to consider would be a 24-hr pH study, which would be the definitive study for GERD. Another test would be a gastric emptying study to evaluate for gastroparesis that can lead to nausea.
Finally, if an H Pylori hasn't been performed, it should. A positive H Pylori can be associated with these symptoms and are treated with antibiotics.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
also, check out a support group sponsored by Yahoo for gastroparesis. It has been a lifesaver for me.