my stomach is hard uncomfortable Bloated gassey and really uncomfortable. my stool is never hard sometimes has blood. im 35 and on medicade . I need help had lots of tests maby not the right ones no one wants to help me solve this problem i cant take it any more. thanks
My stomache is really hard and i never have a hard stool, sometimes i have blood ,im never comfortable. i have medicade and im 35 and have lots of gas, stomach is so bloated i cant fit in my cloths please help
I would ask my GI Dr. to test for Crohn's disease.
may be you should try cutting back on veggie and fruits.
A change in bowel habits accompanied by an unintentional loss in weight should be further investigated.
Causes of malabsorption can be considered - whether it's lactose intolerance or fat malabsorption. A stool sample can be tested for fat malabsorption, and a breath test can be done for various types of carbohydrate malabsorption.
I would also consider an endoscopy (either colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy) which can evaluate for any anatomical abnormalities or inflammation that can lead to a change in bowel habits.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician or in conjunction with a GI evaluation.
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.
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