Chronic Acidity, upset stomach, reflux, flatulence, diarrhoea & burning anus

[Nanosri]

Hi all,
I was told by my doctor that I may have IBS about 2 years ago. But even before that I have been having similar symptoms for almost 5 years now. I have chronic acidity, reflux and flatulence in my stomach, and especially after about noon, I feel like the insides of my stomach is working like a washing machine with pain and discomfort. I also have slight nausea. Atleast 3 times a month I have episodes lasting about 3-4 days of severe upset stomach and diarrhoea; while emptying my bowels and after, I have severe burning sensation around my anus that I feel like I cant (or dont want to) contniue emptying my bowels anymore. Sometimes I have blood on the tissue while I am cleaning.
Recently I was given a course for H.pylori. My condition has not improved in anyway. I was given Omeprazole, which has now been discontinued as it was increasing the level of my liver enzymes as a side effect.

On a second note, I dont know if this is connected or not, but since 5 years almost the same time I started having stomach problems, I started having severe pain and/or burning at the root (not the tip) of my genitals. I would have this problem almost once a month with each episode lasting anywhere between 6-9 days. This would happen and be extremely severe in the night, although I would feel discomfort during the day. The burning would be so severe that I would start shivering and start sweating in the night. When I would realise that I am going to start having this problem, I would one Ibuprofen/paracetamol in the night before going to sleep. I was even asked to try potassium citrate, which only helped me very marginally. I had an ultrasound of my prostate, urinary bladder and they found nothing. They then did a cystoscopy and found nothing. So they said that there was nothing there to cure. But I found that if I took Gaviscon (an antacid) before going to sleep (instead of ibuprofen/paracetamol), I would not have severe problems, but only some discomfort. This made me think that maybe my two problems are related. But the doctors swear that they are unrelated, but cannot explain either of them.

I would really appreciate if someone could kindly illuminate me in this troubled times.
Thank you for your help.
Sridhar

[kathyjuk1206]

Hi Kev.  Don't know if you have sorted out your problem yet, but I think you should see a doctor.  I knew someone who suffered from reflux and then had difficulty swallowing.  He actually had oesophageal cancer, and had to have most of his oesophagus removed.  I don't want to scare you, but really get this checked.  

[bunglebonce]

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[shamenmedicineman727]

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[shamenmedicineman727]

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[Nanosri]

Thank you for your suggestions.
I have had a lot of blood work done, but everything was negative. I dont eat processed foods at all. I am a vegetarian and so I only eat vegetables, whatever I can find here in UK. I had heard about baking soda before, but had not tried it. I will try it now. I am not aware of betain enzymes, I will find more information about this. I dont even drink coffee and use garlic very rarely. I do eat a late dinner though. I will make it to point to eat earlier. I am also drinking the Danone yoghurt everyday which increases the friendly bacteria in the gut and supposed to improve the immune system.
I will see how the baking soda works for me.
Thanks again.

[Niffer991]

Well I can't say I know indefinately the answer, but I can give you my thoughts.

Firstly suffering from acidity can be easily and cheaply treated with baking soda, 1/4 tsp 3 x day, and if you struggle from sesitivity to sodium then add equal part "no salt" which is potassium based.
Avoid processed foods as they are very acidic
You may benefit from betain enzymes before each meal
Vegetables are alkaline so include as many vegetables as possible

Garlic, coffee, and large meals can increase the effects of reflux. Try having dinner earlier at night at least 3-4 hrs before bed to release extra discomfort.

Have you ever been tested for parasites as I know they have a cycle of dye off and then eggs hatched every month or so?

Then I would strengthen your immune system as much as possible to fight whatever is causing this problem in your body.