Re: upset stomach.....all the time


"Jeff" <kidsdoc2000@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "shan via MedKB.com" <forum@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Thanks for your opinion Jeff,
>>
>> I have already been tested for an ectopic pregnancy (and not under my own
>> will.....obiously when a 19 year old female shows up in the ER due to
>> stomach pains they immediately assume that your pregnant....)
>>
>> Do you have any idea what any of the things you mentioned could be caused
>> by?
>>
>> Im wondering if i maybe have a severe food allergy to something that is
>> common that is maybe included in a lot of foods I eat (I had several
>> food
>> allergies when I was younger and am currently lactose intolerant)...does
>> that make any sense to you?
>
> Chronic constipation can be cause by various problems, including not
> eating enough fiber and waiting a while to evacuate your bowels. There are
> other problems like cystic fibrosis and irritable bowel syndrome that can
> cause these symptoms. Also gall bladder disease. There are numerous types
> of infections that could cause these sorts of symptoms, like viruses.
> Usually they don't last this long, though (It sounds like this has been
> going on for a few weeks - you don't really say).
>
> You can try eliminating various foods for a while, and see if that helps.
> But usually food allergies and intolerance just don't crop up. You might
> be lactose intolerant. You can try eliminating dairy for a week or so to
> see if that helps.
>
> Jeff

The real take-home message is that there are many things that can cause
these symptoms, including some that are potentially serious and easily
treated. We can't diagnose these over the internet and you really need to
see a doctor.

Jeff


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