Nausea gastritis symptoms for months - had Shigella a year ago
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I’m desperate for answers and I wonder if anyone here has a similar issue.
I’m a 33 year old, normally healthy male.
About three months ago I suddenly had what I thought was food poisoning one Sunday afternoon. It was a feeling of terrible nausea that stayed that way for about a week. Since then the feeing has never quite gone away, and sometimes (three/four times per week) it goes up to an intensity that puts me to bed. Heartburn can often accompany the nausea, but it’s the sickness feeling, almost like a travel sick sensation, that is debilitating. Sometimes I can link it to foods that make it worse; heavy fats, lots of wheat, things that are very sweet. Alcohol seems to set it off too.
About 18 months ago I had a severe bout of Shigella. This went undiagnosed for some time and so the bacteria was living within me for some months. I wonder if this has something to do with my current issue.
So far I’ve had investigations into gallstones, an X-ray, multiple blood tests, and today an endoscopy. Ruled out are cancer, stomach ulcer, hiatus hernia, polyps, gallstones, blood conditions.
The remaining things to look into seem to be: a general gastritis brought on by the shigella, a food intolerance of some sort.
I am at a loss and my life is being taken over by this condition. The GP surgery is inconsistent with its care and I’m often seen by a new person every time I go. If anyone reads this and thinks they may relate or suspect it would be really helpful to hear from you. Thanks!
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sam18386 robert21509
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hi Robert, nasty nasty gastritis. i don't know the other condition but gastritis i do definitely know about. i have gastritis, coeliac and ibs type symptoms on top. i have had lots of different tests for lots of things. there is 1 really easy course of action for this acid burning, nausea inducing illness. i only take GAVISCON, it keeps on top of the acid. the chemist are your best bet if your doctor's are pants. try also a touch of ginger in everything you cook, that will definitely help. old fashioned remedies are sometimes best. can i ask if the acid comes back in to your throat or is it bits of food too? i think you can ask for an operation if it's very troublesome. i didn't think i had gastritis until i read it on my hospital notes. my treatment by all of the dietitians out there have been nothing but shocking! try only your chemist as you say. good luck. what is the other thing?