Not felt properly hungry in over two months, could this really be IBS?
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Hello, i am a 25 year old male who has not really felt hungry in over two months and while I have still been eating, I have done so to keep my energy levels up and because I do still enjoy the taste. I have also been constipated (though stool softeners help with this). I also often feel bloated, gassy and get mild pains at times all over my stomach and back. I have been to the GP twice, first time he gave me omeprazole (not sure why as I never had heartburn) and 2nd time he gave me the softeners. As I say, softeners have helped with bms but I still don't feel hungry. What do you think could be wrong with me? IBS-C? The lack of appetite is worrying for me I'm thinking I should get a colonscopy done ASAP.
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mark6651 longseason
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leeniepie longseason
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Losing appetite when things are not right with your digestion is very normal. Have you always been constipated or is it a recent change?
There's no need for a colonoscopy and don't stress. Things will return to normal when your digestion settles. Maybe give flaxseed and probiotics a go.
longseason leeniepie
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No it's a new thing for me, I actually stopped getting hungry first then got constipated about a week later. I'm not severely c, I still go twice a week but my lower stomach does feel slightly tender
I feel I need a colonoscopy as it's the only thing that could calm my worries, I find my symptoms unusual and worrying I don't see a lot of people talking about loss of appetite
leeniepie longseason
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If you were eating less because you are less hungry, then that could have caused the constipation. Seriously don't stress. Lots of people lose appetite, it's not a big deal. A Dr won't do a colonoscopy just because you're a bit constipated. Try laxatives and diet modification and see what happens.
longseason leeniepie
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It's weird, it's not so much that my appetite is down and I can't stomach food, but more that my signalling is broken and I just can't feel hungry. I can still eat a lot, but Ive almost forgotten what it feels like to actually feel hungry. Not really sure if this should make me more or less worried. I've had blood tests and they come back normal