1. Community
  2. Gut, bowel and stomach
  3. Abdominal Disorders

Right side bloating, foul smelling, weight loss

Posted , 4 users are following.

Casloco
Casloco

So I've been back and fourth to the docs with this one....started off last year with bloating in my right hand side under my rib and further down, with this comes foul smelling gas/stools and by foul smelling I mean like a rotting smell...literally like death. Stools are pale and seem to have white deposits in. No diarrhoea, Lots of gurgling and not painful. Seems to last for about a week at a time, haven't changed my diet and diet is fairly well balanced, average weight for my height although I have dropped nearly two waist sizes in the last year despite no changes to diet or exercise regime. From what I remember doc has tested bloods several times for infection and parasite, stool samples, urine samples and ultrasound all showed up with nothing! Only thing to note one blood test showed a high white blood cell count. Anyone have any ideas I'd be really greatful.

0 likes, 6 replies

6 Replies

  • Susie100
    Susie100 Casloco

    Posted

    Hi Casloco,

     

    Seems to me you have something going on which needs further investigation. I have no idea about these things but I would press for more tests until you get to the cause.

    Weight loss with no change in diet should be properly investigated. Maybe you have some sort of infection or reaction to something (allergy).

    Whatever it is, it sounds horrible.

     Good luck

    • Casloco
      Casloco Susie100

      Posted

      Thank you- I'm in the process of being referred to a specialist so any info that may be helpful I will share with the forums.

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Casloco

    Posted

    A high white blood cell count may point to infection.  Weight loss should be investigated, however it may be in part due to anxiety about your symptoms. 
    • pat68509
      pat68509 pippa58442

      Posted

      It is such a mystery, my bloodwork comes back normal. I am at my wit's end, ready to give up on doc's, all I have is medical bills and no diagnosis Thanks

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 pat68509

      Posted

      Have you tried a food diary to see if any foods are causing this?
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.