Abdominal bloating and discomfort. Is it serious?
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I'm 30 and 2 weeks ago felt very bloated and felt discomfort on my side right below the rib cage. Not pain, just pressure discomfort. I went to a walk in who asked me questions.
- no fever
- generally normal Bowel movements. Light brown. (I say general as I had one bout of diarrhea during the discomfort)
- no change in urinary habits
The doctor did an abdominal exam and said she didn't feel anything out of place on my side, but I may have had "gastritis". She told me to go ok the BRAT diet. I did it felt a little better but not really and then I eased back into normal food.
When I am active (soccer or running) I don't feel the discomfort and my bloating goes down. But it keeps coming back.
I'm making an appointment with my GP. I will push for blood work, urine/fecal ultrasound. And try to get the ball rolling on a colonoscopy or endoscopy as I have family history of cancer.
I know I'm young but I'm worried and wonder if anyone else had similar symptoms and what they ended up meaning.
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rocky31676 steve22887
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Along with endoscopy, would suggest liver panel test.
steve22887 rocky31676
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Thank you for your response. I'll mention that when I see the doctor. I haven't really ever drank alcohol but liver disease can stem from other causes.
rocky31676 steve22887
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pippa58442 steve22887
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steve22887 pippa58442
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Update:
Went to the Urgent Care
Got blood & Urine work done, all clear, liver function perfect, pancreas perfect, kidney function perfect.
At this point the pain had gone away but i began to feel light headed and short of breath to i went in.
EKG normal, Chest x-ray no concerns, Rectal exam, no cocerns.
Now i feel dizzy, and sick. Doctor said he thinks i have a virus as he cant find anything wrong with me.
Trying to accept this but i am still worried it could be cancer because im a hypochondriac.
He told me if it would make me feel better ask my GP for a colonoscopy but he didnt think i needed to worry. All my results blood, oxygen, heart, was perfect.
pippa58442 steve22887
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steve22887 pippa58442
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That being said. My main symtom now, is fatigue, and dizziness. Also I have some dyspnea at night, but no cough, or lung pain.
EKG normal, chest xray normal.
Blood tests perfect.
Id like to think i should be able to feel confident i dont have lung cancer, or brain cancer, but im really stressing out about this. I never get sick, but i dont feel sick, i just feel off. Its driving my wife nuts. But i cant stop feeling off and getting upset about it.
pippa58442 steve22887
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steve22887 pippa58442
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Colon and lung cancer ruled out. Symptoms have subsided. Doctor says it is anxiety related.
New symptoms: Tightness in neck/throat and a cough.
I also have some heartburn. Could be anxiety again or GERD. will investigate with my doctor as we have an appointment soon to look at my anti-depressants(3 weeks in)
pippa58442 steve22887
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