Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Abdominal Pain, Severe Nausea And Blood In Stool?

In March of 2015, I became very ill very suddenly. My abdomen hurt so bad I laid on the couch and cried for almost 2 weeks. I was in and out of ER s maybe 6 times where I was continuously told I was fine, maybe a little constipated - I was almost 17 at the time - they told me I was drug seeking and being dramatic before sending me home with no answers. I finally got in to see a GI specialist. The first test she ran was a HIDA scan which we had asked doctors to do multiple times in ER and everyone refused. My HIDA Scan came back - my gallbladder was working at only 15%. I was scheduled for surgery the following Monday. After they removed my gallbladder, things got better, I wasn t in pain, I was able to eat and sleep fine, it seemed to have solved the problem. Maybe six months later, the abdominal pain returned, only this time it was more bearable. I went in to see my family doctor where again I was told I was probably constipated. He told me to ingest more fiber and maintain a healthier diet along with more exercise. I was willing to try but it sounded scarily similar to what I had been told only months before. I let the pain continue as I followed my PCP s instructions, but it didn t seem to be helping. At this point it had been probably 6 months again. The pain grew worse and I started experiencing nausea and headaches. I scheduled another appointment with my GI. They decided a colonoscopy and an endoscopy were our next steps. After the tests, I was told I tested positive for Celiacs Disease (March 2016). Finally, it felt like the end of my problems. I follow a strict gluten free diet which improved my overall health. Now, just a few weeks ago the abdominal pain returned along with severe nausea and the occasional blood presenting in my stool. I was back in ER when I noticed the blood where they did a CT-Scan and again told me nothing is wrong with me. I can barely hold down my food after a meal, I have on and off diarrhea constantly, and the pain is sometimes so bothersome I am unable to sleep. I called a new GI because I need answers, ones that will actually help me but no one can see me until at least mid-October. I am at a loss, I don t know what to do anymore - being 18 and having this many health issues is really putting a damper on college life. I have no energy anymore because my body is so weak and I can t sleep enough, I have to force myself to eat and then pray when I m gagging afterwords that I will be able to hold it down. I can t count the amount of times that I sit on the phone and ball to my mom because I am helpless to my own body. I just want to know what is going on inside of me.
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Report Abuse
General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

In your case, blood present in the stool doesn’t seem to be something serious. And in most cases of are benign and include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or rectal polyps.

These are primarily treated with the stool softener, diet and Sitz baths. If there are some other symptoms such as weigh loss or pain or inability to have bowel movements then some further tests should be done.

It is common that hard stool leads to bleeding due to fragile hemorrhoids so it is important to soften your stool with an appropriate diet that includes a lot of fluids, probiotics, high fiber food, and stool softeners to avoid hard stool and straining.

If there is no improvement in next few weeks, then tests are required which include colonoscopy and irigography.

Other causes may be more serious and include tumors or inflammatory bowel diseases and these should be ruled out with colonoscopy which must be done if there is low blood count present or rapid weight loss.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Abdominal Pain, Severe Nausea And Blood In Stool?

Hi, In your case, blood present in the stool doesn’t seem to be something serious. And in most cases of are benign and include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or rectal polyps. These are primarily treated with the stool softener, diet and Sitz baths. If there are some other symptoms such as weigh loss or pain or inability to have bowel movements then some further tests should be done. It is common that hard stool leads to bleeding due to fragile hemorrhoids so it is important to soften your stool with an appropriate diet that includes a lot of fluids, probiotics, high fiber food, and stool softeners to avoid hard stool and straining. If there is no improvement in next few weeks, then tests are required which include colonoscopy and irigography. Other causes may be more serious and include tumors or inflammatory bowel diseases and these should be ruled out with colonoscopy which must be done if there is low blood count present or rapid weight loss. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon