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Why does my grandfather not like to eat and always complains of stomach issues?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My grandfather is 75 years old. He does not like to eat and says that his stomach controls him. When he does eat, he suddenly goes to the bathroom even if he has not finished eating. But when he goes to the bathroom, he says that his stomach is upset and then lies down. What can we do about this?

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arpit Varshney is an MD Medicine Doctor and a Physician with six years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi, and MD Medicine from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. He is qualified to treat acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. Currently, he is working in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your concern in detail, and will surely help you.

There can be multiple reasons for the symptoms you have described. To state a few:

1. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

2. Short gut syndrome (a condition where your body cannot absorb the nutrients because of a short small intestine).

3. Increased gastrocolic reflex (increased mobility of the lower gut after a meal).

4. Acute enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine).

5. Gastropathy (damaged stomach lining).

It is tough to reach a conclusion and diagnosis without a proper detailed history and physical examination. I will suggest you take him to a doctor or a hospital so that he can be evaluated. Various tests can be performed, and appropriate treatment can be started.

But let me assure you that whatever he has, it is treatable with the right diagnosis and management.

Hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 6, 2022
Reviewed At October 22, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arpit Varshney is an MD Medicine Doctor and a Physician with six years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi, and MD Medicine from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. He is qualified to treat acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. Currently, he is working in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arpit Varshney is an MD Medicine Doctor and a Physician with six years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi, and MD Medicine from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. He is qualified to treat acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. Currently, he is working in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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