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How to relieve gastric problems?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from gastric issues. I want to ask a gastroenterologist based on my clinical history.

Thank you.

Hi,

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Your information shows you have a history of intermittent heartburn and gastric pain, which worsened after taking Lanzoprazole. It is positive that your laboratory tests, including Full blood count (FBC), liver function test (LFT), kidney function test (KFT), amylase, and CRP, came back normal.

The symptoms you mentioned, such as mucus in stool, foul-smelling bowel movements, epigastric pain, rectal pain, and weight loss, can be associated with various gastrointestinal conditions.

Here are a few potential causes for your symptoms:

1. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can cause mucus in stool, foul-smelling bowel movements, abdominal pain, and weight loss.

2. Infection: Certain infections, such as bacterial or parasitic infections, can lead to mucus in stool, foul-smelling bowel movements, and gastrointestinal discomfort.

3. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS can cause changes in bowel habits, including mucus in stool and abdominal pain and discomfort.

4. Gastrointestinal obstruction: Partial or complete blockage in the gastrointestinal tract can cause mucus in stool, abdominal pain, and weight loss.

5. Hemorrhoids or anal fissures: These conditions can cause rectal pain and sometimes mucus in stool.

It is essential to seek medical attention to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms.

To address your ongoing gastric issues, managing your symptoms by avoiding trigger foods, eating smaller meals, avoiding lying down immediately after eating, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle would be best.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At January 20, 2024
Reviewed AtJanuary 20, 2024

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