Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Months of no appetite/diarrhea/pain/nausea, what next step can I take?

I have had the following symptoms for months:
-no appetite
-constipation for 24+ hours, followed by terrible diarrhea
-nausea/vomiting (though I haven't vomited in a couple of months)
-pain after eating and/or feeling extremely full with very little food
-extreme bloating/swelling across my entire abdomen
-pain in upper right quadrant that comes and goes.

I have been seeing a gastroenterologist and have had the following tests:
-Ultrasound of upper right quadrant
-HIDA scan (gallbladder function)
-Liver bloodwork panel
-CT Scan
-MRI of abdomen
-Endoscopy
-Colonoscopy
-Gastric Emptying Study

The results:
-My gallbladder function (from HIDA Scan) was on the lower end, at 33%. The doctor said that this isn't low enough to be causing the issues.
-CT scan was read to show a colon tumor.
-Colonoscopy showed no tumors or polyps.
-CT scan showed liver lesions. MRI showed them to be benign.
-Ultrasound and MRI showed no abnormalities.
-Endoscopy showed chronic inflammation in esophagus.
-Gastric emptying study showed rapid gastric emptying (only 30% of food left in stomach after 30 minutes)
-Liver bloodwork showed elevated enzymes. Was retested, and bloodwork was within normal range.

I have been prescribed omeprazole to help with the esophagus inflammation. I was prescribed xifaxan initially, but insurance will not approve it.

I am uncomfortable and need relief. My follow-up appointment isn't until mid-June. Any ideas or advice would be wonderful.
1 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
I would request second opinion due to the following:

-CT scan was read to show a colon tumor.
-Colonoscopy showed no tumors or polyps.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Gastroenterology Community

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Learn which OTC medications can help relieve your digestive troubles.
Is a gluten-free diet right for you?
Discover common causes of and remedies for heartburn.
This common yet mysterious bowel condition plagues millions of Americans
Don't get burned again. Banish nighttime heartburn with these quick tips
Get answers to your top questions about this pervasive digestive problem