Gastritis? Or acid reflux? Help
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Hello, I had posted a few months back about stomach issues I’ve been having recently 3 weeks ago I was able to get my endoscopy/colonoscopy done which showed normal esophagus, small hiatal hernia, stomach was written as non specified irritation other than that normal no ulcers or gastritis, colon was normal as well. Negative for celiac and colitis, however I recently have been having really bad bloatness which has remained day in and out followed by nausea and hungry stomach ache it stays 24/7 and occasionally will get slight burning its more of a bad stomach ache and hungry if that makes sense anyone? My bowel movements are recently soft stool/constipated and have been passing gas my stomach gurgles. I don’t understand what’s causing this and if it is gastritis? Any ideas or help would be appreciated thank you and I still have a decent appetite and can eat just it seems to make the stomach ache or bloatness worse which remains all day.
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pippa58442 Noctilz
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farah41194 Noctilz
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Well according to what you said, you have a hiatal hernia...and if there is irritation of the stomach lining....that's gastritis. So apparently you do have 2 conditions that could be causing those symptoms. There is a tablet called a proton pump inhibitor (acid reducer) that helps with gastritis. Hiatal hernia may call for surgery but there may be non-surgical treatments. Talk to your doctor.
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I cannot stress enough how important diet and lifestyle changes are. Medication without those changes will only heal you partially...but combined should give you a full recovery. I used to skip breakfast everyday and eat lunch late. I used to leave my stomach empty for long hours. I was studying for my degree online from home and used to stay in bed all day with my laptop. Was too lazy to go to the kitchen for food. Bad habits I know. I was carefree and wasn't thinking about health back then. I got away with it for a while but it eventually caught up with me. I actually caused some damage to my stomach lining and started to feel sick often. I'm now trying to turn my life around and make the necessary changes along with medication. It's a tough journey but we'll both get better. Keep a positive attitude. Stay away from alcohol, smoking, junk food, spicy food, citrus fruits and caffeine. Good luck. Stay in touch.
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Hi Noctilz.
I had an endoscopy done earlier this year and the findings were small hiatus hernia and inflammation of the stomach. But the doctor told me I have no gastritis. I am bloated every day for the past month and have loose stools as well. Cramps and spasms everyday. I feel so miserable.
I am planning on seeing a specialist next week to have more investigations done. I m thinking a colonoscopy and ibs tests. It's very stressful to live like this.
Please advise on what questions I can maybe take to the doctors.
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chrissy51966 Noctilz
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Thanks for taking the time to reply. I get the exact same feeling . It's so vague and difficult to put into words.
I will definitely ask the doctor to rule out what you mentioned. Thanks again.
And it's good to know we are not alone.
Get better Noctilz.