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What Can Cause A Stomach Rumble Along With Metallic Taste In The Mouth?
I was diagnosed with acid reflux after an endoscopy May 29 and then I was told I also have intestinal metaplasia. I have never experienced the usual reflux symptoms, i.e. heartburn, difficultly swallowing; instead my stomach growls and I feel hungry even right after I have eaten. I sometimes have a metallic taste in my mouth, almost a stinging, tender sensation along with occasional nausea. I am following a low FODMAP diet, taking digestive supplements but don't feel like I'm improving much. I also have gained some weight and feel bloated. About the same time all this started I noticed excess rectal mucous that is clear in color and doesn't seem to have an odor. I do have hemorrhoids which I have read can cause this. I am concerned that perhaps I have not been properly diagnosed or need a different treatment to start to feel better.
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Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Hello,
Metallic taste, hungry after food intake, mucous in stool haemorrhoids. Possible causes are peptic ulcer with oesophagal reflux disease or gum bleeding or post nasal drips or irritable bowel syndrome or food intolerence or malabsorption syndromes etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use tablet pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. eat high fibre diet, avoid spicy food. Avoid straining on defecation.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
Metallic taste, hungry after food intake, mucous in stool haemorrhoids. Possible causes are peptic ulcer with oesophagal reflux disease or gum bleeding or post nasal drips or irritable bowel syndrome or food intolerence or malabsorption syndromes etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use tablet pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. eat high fibre diet, avoid spicy food. Avoid straining on defecation.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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