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What Causes Severe Pain In Abdomen Along With Acid Reflux And Chronic Diarrhoea?
I am a 53 yr old female. I have had nearly 20 belly surgeries for bowel obstructions / adhesions/ a sigmoidectomy, pyroplasty/vagatomy, and gastrectomy for gastroparesis. Was on tpn for 2 years and suffered with monthly blood stream infections and continued to lose wgt. I was 138 lbs in october 2012 and now weigh 100 lbs. My husband & i made a decision to stop the tpn in feb 2015. I am trying to eat but the pain and gas is unbearable. I also have short bowel/gut syndrome and suffer with chronic diarreha. I can not cope with this. I am considering an ileostomy and feeding tube. see a surgeon on monday, 4/13. Any suggestions?
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Hi,
It sounds like you are dealing with a complex medical history and several ongoing issues. The severe pain in your abdomen, acid reflux, and chronic diarrhea could be caused by a number of factors, including the surgeries you've had, short bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, and other digestive disorders.
It's important to speak with your healthcare provider about your symptoms and concerns, as they can work with you to determine the underlying cause of your pain and develop an appropriate treatment plan. In some cases, an ileostomy and feeding tube may be necessary to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life, but this decision should be made in consultation with your healthcare team.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
It sounds like you are dealing with a complex medical history and several ongoing issues. The severe pain in your abdomen, acid reflux, and chronic diarrhea could be caused by a number of factors, including the surgeries you've had, short bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, and other digestive disorders.
It's important to speak with your healthcare provider about your symptoms and concerns, as they can work with you to determine the underlying cause of your pain and develop an appropriate treatment plan. In some cases, an ileostomy and feeding tube may be necessary to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life, but this decision should be made in consultation with your healthcare team.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
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