Worried about dad...

[1sherwood]

My dad is in his late 60s, and on meds for blood pressure, cholestrol and reflux. Some of which say not to consume alcohol with, although he still does.  He never complains, but i know he is really not felling well.

He eats very little throughout the day, yet his stomach looks abnormally distended, and does not look like "fat. He saw a GI Dr. That recommended another colonoscopy but said his distention is just that, fat and stretched skin. I don't buy it.  He gets nauseas often after meals, has constant post nasal drip and a general unwell feeling. . Also, he has loose stools 6-10 times a day. He had a CBC and test for C-diff. All fine. Tey gave him meds to control the diarrhea, but that only masks the symptom and does not give any answers.  He was told that he has a mild hiatal hernia, but would that cause these symptoms? He also snores and most like has untreated sleep apnea. He does not like going to Dr. or taking meds. I fear it is something serious that he is not taking care of properly.

Also, i was diagnosed a few dys ago with laryngopharyngeal reflux? Is it what he may have? Is it hereditary?    Thank you in advance for any thoughts.

[patient915]

It could be one of many different parasites/infections in the intestines.  I would check to make sure he had thorough stool testing done.

[1sherwood]

Thanks for responding.  First they took a sample, not sure what was tested. Then try tested for c-diff at my request.  No one seems to be gettin to the bottom of this so I am doing some research myself.

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  Did he have any other stool testing done besides the test for C Diff?  He could have a form of reflux, but this wouldn't cause all of his symptoms.