Stomach spams, increased hunger, tiredness

[SM819]

I am a twenty-something female - symptoms began about a week ago.  Severe stomach muscle spasms - feels like someone is twisting a towel back and forth in my stomach.  I've also experienced feelings of tiredness and achiness.  The spasms wake me up at night....initially, I thought they were hunger pangs but they continue even after I eat.  This leaves me feeling hungry all day.  How long should I let this persist before I see a doctor? Is there any over-the counter treatment that you recommend?  Bowel movements have been normal.

Thank you.

[MARY ANN]

I WOULD GO TO THE DOCTOR NOW. WHEN YOU HAVE SUCH SYMPTOMS IT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA TO SELF DIAGNOSE.IF YOU SEEING YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR SEE IF HE OR SHE WILL RECOMEND A GASTRO / DIGESTIVE SPECIALEST TO YOU, AS THEY ARE MORE QUALIFIED IN THE  AREA OF DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS AND OTHER RELATED ORGANS. GOOD LUCK

[erin_R]

Hey, i was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and heartburn, and esophigitis, but i have been ahving that for a LONG time. Id get checked witha  doc to see.

[feelin'ill]

Hey! I'm 17, female and I've been having what sounds like very similar problems to yours! I'm so glad I'm not alone, but I'm also a bit anxious to discover whats going on inside me! I've recently had a couple of blood samples taken and I am waiting for the results so hopefully there will be some sort of help for me!