Worried I have Stomach Cancer
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Hi everyone, it's been quite a while since I posted on here. I'm very concerned that I have got stomach cancer. I have been suffering from symptoms for just over 2 months. During this time period I have had a lack of appetite and when I do eat, I find myself getting full up and bloated very quickly. During this two months I have been plagued by indigestion and acid reflux. Also burping and flatulence. I should add that I am a 23 year old male. About a month ago I did go to the doctors and after telling him of the symptoms he gave me Omeprazole pills to help with the acid reflux. After a month this has not helped at all. I have made another appointment but at this point I'm almost in full panic mode. I really hope somebody could reply to this post just to talk it through with me. Thanks very much guys 😊
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Saultarus matthew71385
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matthew71385 Saultarus
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I used to drink quite a lot as a student but I have majorly cut down in the last 6 months 😊
longseason matthew71385
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matthew71385 longseason
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I must admit I've never had a good time with bowel movements due to being a long time sufferer of IBS. There hasn't been too much of a change from the norm. No black stools or red streaks.
longseason matthew71385
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matthew71385 longseason
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longseason matthew71385
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matthew71385 longseason
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I guess I'm always stressed due to my anxiety disorder. Maybe that is the cause of all this? I read your thread. Did your problems get resolved in the end?
longseason matthew71385
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Maybe, my symptoms started after a very stressful morning two and a half months ago, I've not felt particularly hungry since then.and my bowels have slowed up. I'm hoping this isn't just a coincidence but I am still worried about cancer, particularly colon cancer. I'm going private to see a gasto specialist next week as I can't deal with the NHS wait and it's distracting me from my studies.
mark91131 matthew71385
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Hi, sounds very much to me like non ulcer dyspepsia combined with visceral hypersensitivity. I'd say go and see your Dr if it carries on and ask for an Endoscopy. Endoscopy isnt that bad really and is over in about 2 minutes. They can have a look inside and reassure you if all is well (which I would imagine it will at your young age)
mark91131
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matthew71385 mark91131
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I have just been referred for a gastroscopy which should be in 5 weeks so I'm very nervous about what they will find. Thank you very much for your information I really appreciate it
Saultarus matthew71385
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pippa58442 matthew71385
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Try keeping a food diary. Common intolerances are dairy, gluten and fructose. Perhaps cut these out of your diet to see if you feel better. Ask for an h pylori test which can be done with a blood test, breath analysis, stool test and endoscopy. An endoscopy can also pick up gastritis. Heartburn and indigestion can also be brought on by anxiety. Worry can make your symptoms worse.
Consider celiac, You will have to continue to eat gluten before having this test. There could be many other causes for your symptoms that are not sinister.
lilian05079 matthew71385
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Ask to be checked for HPylori a stomach bacteria which causes all the symptoms you are presenting with......best wishes....