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I'm 29 and have suffered IBS for a while but its normally just a day of being on the loo after eating something that my stomach doesn't look or if I'm anxious.
For over 2 weeks now I have had frequent loose stools (I started with a pain in the upper centre of my stomach but that seems to have eased slightly), I'm going up to 5+ times a day even though I am barely eating, loss of appetite, nausea and stomach cramps.
I went to the GP who pretty much shrugged me off and said its likely to be either a stomach bug(?), IBS or anxiety. He's sending me for an ultrasound for gallstones which even he says he doubts it will be.
Its really getting me massively down now as its been over 2 weeks and I'm scared to leave the house.. I just want to be able to and want to want to eat a full meal! And I'm fed up of constantly needing the toilet and not having normal bowel movements. 2 people my age have recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer so that is always in the back of my mind.
Anyone else have similar experiences to this, or have any advice?
Thank you.
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EdEire upsydaisy2017
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And think positive... its most likely nothing serious...
It can be your ibs shooting at you....and anxiety can cause indigestion and even diarrhea...
Stay calm my friend and smile
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pippa58442 upsydaisy2017
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Remember, although two people you know have been diagnosed with bowel cancer at 29, this is still very rare and doesn’t necessarily apply to you.
upsydaisy2017 pippa58442
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Thank you Pippa. Can an IBS flare up last over 2 weeks straight though, and would it cause loss of appetite? I literally don't fancy any food, I'm eating the smallest portions and still don't feel hungry. I aren't eating much to say it can be caused by food if you know what I mean. I have had some stress lately with my cousin being diagnosed with cancer and a few other things.
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EdEire pippa58442
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EdEire pippa58442
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Thank you for answer
upsydaisy2017 EdEire
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EdEire pippa58442
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I have still bleeding gastritis....and cant get over it... today i tried a panfried fresh trout i caught.... with courgette..with tiny bit of extra virgin olive oil...and my guts are almost talking to me.... i mean cramps and bloating present... no pain...but just indigestion....
Getting of the omeprazole this week on Wednesday.... so hopefully it will improve
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pippa58442 EdEire
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Fried and oily foods can be a gastritis trigger; maybe try grilling the fish instead. Sometimes omeprazole can cause bloating.
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