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Stomach Problems - any ideas

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zippy666
zippy666

hi, I am worried about my husband for over a year he has had strange bowel goings on - constipated and then diarrhoea or vice versa, he gets bad stomach cramps and he has passed mucus on a number of occasions, he sometimes feels like a rod is up his back package, and has passed blood in his urine a couple of times. He cant eat for a couple of days becuase of the stomach pain and he will vomit up a cup of tea? He has not lost wait which is a miracle and only ever passed a little fresh blood from his anus never dark blood - but he wont go to the doctors and I am so worried I just wondered if anyone could give me an idea - I think maybe IBS but am worried aboutt he severity of the pain and the vomiting? thanks

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  • Worrychick
    Worrychick zippy666

    Posted

    It could be ibs buy he really needs to get checked out by a dr x 
  • llmarkll
    llmarkll zippy666

    Posted

    Hi.

    You should get your husband to the doctor as soon as possible.

    These are not signs of IBS.

    He will need to have some tests done .do not leave this much longer.

    Passing blood in urine is something that needs expert investigations,a urine sample will be taken straight away from the doctor and tested there and then,he maybe told to go straight to hospital.I know you say he will not go to the doctors but i think you need to lay the law down to him as he should not be making you worry like this. x

  • janet74211
    janet74211 zippy666

    Posted

    Does not sound like Irritable bowel syndrome to me well not like what I get, but sounds more like diverticulitis or a touch of gallstones of which have had both.. blood in urine should not be dismissed and would getyour hubby Down the doctors. Sorry guys but in my expectancies havenoted that Men are not so easy to get them to see a doctor. If for noother reason than peace of mind, good luck sounds like y ou May need it.
  • bobcrachet
    bobcrachet zippy666

    Posted

    Dear zippy,

    This is certainly the time for your husband to visit his GP. If he won't go then you should see your GP, explain that you are very worried and list all the symptoms you have seen in your husband.

    It is generally recognised that the following symptoms require a vist to the GP.

    1) Vomiting blood or black material like coffee granules.

    2) Passing dark blood in your stools.

    3) Blood mixed in with your stools

    4) Passing black tarry stools.

    5) Losing weight or going off your food for no reason.

    6) A recent change in your bowel habits especially towards looser stools.

    You can now decide !

    Best wishes

    robert

  • zippy666
    zippy666

    Posted

    Thanks everyone, I know he needs to go to the doctor and I am trying. He has only passed blood in his urine twice, I more concerned with the stomach pain and not eating.
    • Worrychick
      Worrychick zippy666

      Posted

      I'd be concerned with passing blood in a male. Kidney infection or stones should be checked out with a scan or if water infection could be the prostate x time for an MOT xx
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