stomach swelling

symptoms, large swelling left side stomach area, not consistent. extreme pain on eating, variant in degree. high level of flatulence, stomach cramps and need for immediate visit to pass stools. Drast weight loss over the last 3 months.

[LivingInHope]

I'm having a pain, stomach cramps and diarrhea/loose stool problem myself.  But also on the right and no swelling that I've seen.  The doctor thought I might have a problem with my pancreas today with pressing and ordered blood testing and x-rays.  

I've had extreme pain in my stomach on eating in the past and was diagnosed with gastritis, advised to follow a clear liquid diet I think it was for 72 hours.  With drastic weight loss, along with your other symptoms, you really need to get into a doctor who can refer you to a GI specialist ASAP.  Sometimes even cancer can cause weight loss.  There are so many things that can go wrong  and I plead with you to take care of yourself and go in and get diagnostic testing!

[hbp702]

Get checked for pancreatitis.

Any alcohol usage or triglyceride problems? Either can contribute.