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What Causes Stomach Discomfort With Appetite Loss?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Question: For three full days now I have been experiencing great discomfort in my stomach and intestines and have little to no appetite. I have bowel movements which are more yellowish in color than normal, but no real diarrhea. I was in Istanbul before going on a cruise ship, so at first I thought I was just get over this and I seemed to be getting a little bit better each day. I have been drinking plenty of bottled water and ginger ale along with some cereal. Last night I finally ate a small meal (4 cooked shrimp and steamed vegetables) and last night I had painful gas and this morning I feel as if I took two steps backwards. I have a prescription for diphen/atrop with me but have not taken it as I don't really have diarrhea. Should I stay the course of plenty of liquids and rest or take the medication?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Add probiotic to your treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Liquids intake along with mild diet and rest is a good idea. I suggest you to add probiotic to your treatment as this can be some mild gastrointestinal infection related to recent trip.
But if this wont go away within the next few days, you should consult your doctor and have some diagnostics done. Abdominal ultrasound, blood work, urine analysis should be done at first. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy should be also considered.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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What Causes Stomach Discomfort With Appetite Loss?

Brief Answer: Add probiotic to your treatment. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Liquids intake along with mild diet and rest is a good idea. I suggest you to add probiotic to your treatment as this can be some mild gastrointestinal infection related to recent trip. But if this wont go away within the next few days, you should consult your doctor and have some diagnostics done. Abdominal ultrasound, blood work, urine analysis should be done at first. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy should be also considered. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.