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Range of stomach symptoms? E.g nausea, Sharp stomach pains

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julia96755
julia96755

This has been going on for a while the symptoms come and go, it can be long-term and short term.

But a few months ago, I started to feel sick, extreme stomach pains (usually middle upper abdomen) and sharp but sometimes could be dull and uncomfortable till the point I couldn't eat much and would throw up.. With streaks of blood in my vomit. My parents panicked and took me to the emergency hospital. After checking me they came to the conclusion that it wasn't serious.

However that was months ago and somehow things have become better yet once again, usually at night I get severe sharp pains in my tummy, nausea (sometimes slight chest pain) haven't vomitted though.

I went to the doctors and one thought I had constipation while another gave me a stool test that I have to return but their "laboratory" for testing is open between 8.00 and 4.00, and I've usually got school so I never had the time to go do my business and deliver it ;( and this might not be severe but the different symptoms are maddening, not to mention that a week ago I had dhiarrea and slight constipation/indigestion for 3 days in a row.

I know it's a lot to in take and it's really weird but I can't find this, I thought this could be an ulcer but I have no blood in poop. Please help sad x Julia

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  • SteV3
    SteV3 julia96755

    Posted

    Hi Julia,

    I would ask your Doctor to refer you to have a Colonoscopy, Ultrasound or CT Scan. Probably the better of them would be the Colonoscopy to start with, and see what results they get back. Ultrasound I was refering to your stomach area.

    You should at least be having tests done not just sitting around in pain, that must be awful for you. It is better to be well and feel healthy when you are at school. The tests I mentioned would require you having Outpatient Appointments, some requiring that you should be with a friend or family member.

    You could ask to get a second opinion from another doctor if your not happy with your current one.

    I wish you all the best.

    Regards,

    Les.

  • beverly52803
    beverly52803 julia96755

    Posted

    How did they check you out at the ER? Did they put a scope down to check for an ulcer? My father had one & symptoms sound similar. If so can easily be cured with drug cocktail as it is often caused by a bacteria. But Les is correct, you need to take the time to have any recommended  tests asap. Identifying a problem eliminates the stress which just exacerbates things and takes your attention away from school. Best of luck.
    • julia96755
      julia96755 beverly52803

      Posted

      Unfortunately they said I was too young for an endoscopy and thank you very much for your suggestion smile
  • beverly52803
    beverly52803 julia96755

    Posted

    Ulcers are not common in young people but they can have them. These are symptoms of an ulcer:

    difficulty swallowing or regurgitation

    persistent nausea and vomiting

    vomiting fresh blood or vomit with the appearance of dark coffee grounds

    black or tar-like stools (containing digested blood lost from the ulcer)

    unintended weight loss

    anaemia (paleness and fatigue)

    sudden, severe and incapacitating abdominal pains.

    They certainly sound like what you have described. I didn't know having an endoscopy was limited by age. You can also have a Barium x-ray. Instead of the ER I would go to a gastroenterologist. As I said before if it is an ulcer most can be easily cured with medicine.

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