Undiagnosed illness.

[Kerrianna]

Hi,

I'm a 17 year old female, and for about a month now have been having a weird sensation accross my abdomen below my navel, aswell as random pains around most of my tummy area, aswell as odd pains in my thighs but other than the sensation in my abdfomen these come and go randomly. I have either an upset stomach or constipation and daily dizzy spells where I also feel nauseus (sp?) and weak aswell.

Living in the UK I went to see an emergency doctor as with my job and studies I don't usually have time to see my actual Dr. They told me to see a nurse who checked my tummy for swelling and any pain by pressing it in certain places. She also tested me for a UTI and pregnancy. Everything came back negative. I was told to drink plenty of water and make sure I eat well which I already do.

I have to go visit a nurse at my Doctors surgery next week for an MMR shot, should I at the same time ask for an appointment to discuss this or am I just worried over nothing? The lack of diagnosis is making me feel like I am going crazy.

[Kerrianna]

Hi,

I have a doctor's appointment on tuesday so tommorow for me and will ask for all these tests.

My dizziness isn't that bad today, but I have a really full feeling in my tummy. I post here what happens at the doctors tommorow, but it may take longer as over here some doctors will refuse to take blood tests and I'd have to go to my local hospital for it.

Thanks for your help x

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Going by your symptoms four possibilities are coming to my mind.Firstly,it can be pelvic inflammatory disease which can be caused by an infection of the pelvic organs.
As you are a female, so this possibility is high. It can also be due to fibroid uterus or ovarian cysts. Ultrasound abdomen and cervical swabs are needed to rule them out.

Secondly, as you are having irregular bowel movements of constipation and diarrhea along with the pain, possibility of irritable bowel syndrome is also there. Diagnosis is made on basis of clinical evaluation.

Thirdly, appendicitis has to be ruled out. This possibility is rare as pain of appendicitis is severe and is associated with vomitings and fever.

Fourthly, Crohn’s disease can be the cause of this pain. Crohn's disease most commonly affects the last part of the small intestine, usually located in the right lower abdomen. Diagnosed by barium enemas and colonoscopy.

In my opinion, you should discuss these possibilities with a physician and get yourself properly evaluated as treatment will depend on the cause.

Take care and pls do keep us posted on how you are doing.

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

How are you?
Your symptoms can be due to stress and anxiety. Other possibility is IBS or irritable bowel syndrome which is characterized by change in bowel habit, diahrrea and or constipation.
Infectious diseases, food allergies and anemia also have to be ruled out.
Are you on any medications?
I would suggest you to consult a gastroenterologist as soon as you can. Take care!