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WelshGirl80
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Stomach Pain - Sickness - Worried It's Cancer
Posted: 11-08-07 16:30pm
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I am 27 years old and over the last 4
weeks I've had bad stomach pains,
sickness, fever, headaches and it takes
ages to go to the toilet. My doctor told
me I had a case of Gastroenteritis, he
give me pills. They seemed to have worked
but now I feel really bad again. I have
told family and friends, even called NHS
direct tonite and they told me it's the
same thing as before! Now theres no
history of cancer in my family but I am
worried. Could it be cancer? I am seein my
doc again tomorrow but I am worried
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Posted: 11-09-07 04:54am
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What was the first symptom you got?
Did you have normal bowel patterns before
this?
Do you have abdominal pains together with
stomach pains?
Where are the pains located exactly?
What is the intensity of these pains?
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Posted: 11-09-07 07:58am
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| MandMs
wrote: | What was the first symptom
you got?
Did you have normal bowel patterns before
this?
Do you have abdominal pains together with
stomach pains?
Where are the pains located exactly?
What is the intensity of these
pains? |
I pain can be really painful but then
theres nothing. The pains are near my
bellybutton. I can go to the toilet but
its runny. I've seen my doc, the second
time, and he thinks its Gallstones. I am
having a blood test next Friday and soon a
scan to rule anything out.
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Posted: 11-12-07 05:49am
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Do you have your symptoms appearing
suddenly like an attack?
Does the pain you feel in your upper
abdomen increases rapidly and lasts from
30 minutes to several hours?
Do you feel pain in the back between the
shoulder blades or under the right
shoulder at the same time?
Do you have these attacks more often at
night or after your meal?
Do you usually eat fatty meals?
Do you have abdominal bloating and gases?
Are you experiencing belching?
Do you have high cholesterol blood levels?
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WelshGirl80
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Posted: 11-12-07 13:30pm
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The pain comes after eating. I do eat
fatty foods but I am cutting down. The
pain hasnt happened that much over the
weekend and when it does, the painkillers
really do help.
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Posted: 11-14-07 05:53am
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Are you overweighted?
Have you experienced a rapid weight loss
recently?
Do you have high cholesterol blood levels?
Are you taking cholesterol-lowering
drugs?
Do you have diabetes?
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Posted: 11-14-07 07:47am
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I wouldnt say I am over weight. I weigh
about 12stone. I have lost some weight due
to not feeling well but I can keep food
down. My period has just arrived, 2 weeks
late! I do have a blood test this Friday
and is waiting for a scan on tummy area
soon.
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Hi!
Posted: 11-16-07 05:02am
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How are you feeling?
Do you still have severe stomach pains and
fever?
Did you make the examinations?
Have you received your blood test and
abdominal scan results?
Thinking of you!
Marija
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Posted: 11-16-07 07:17am
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I am feeling a bit better. The pains arent
that painful and I feel more awake now.
The blood test was today and I will have
to call back on Tuesday for the results. I
have no idea when the scan will be, I am
still waiting for a call or letter off
them
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Posted: 11-17-07 04:47am
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Ok I am going mad! My bum feels sore and
there was blood on the tissue, but I am on
my peroid. This happened once before and
someone told me it was piles. Could this
mean cancer? I am getting more and more
scared now.
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Posted: 11-20-07 02:58am
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Increased straining during bowel
movements, (e.g. constipation, diarrhea)
may lead to hemorrhoids. Recently you had
runny stools so that could be a cause of
piles or hemorrhoids.
Do you suffer from constipation?
Do you usually sit on a toilet for
prolonged periods of time?
Do you have rectal pain?
Do you feel itchiness in anal area?
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Posted: 11-20-07 04:22am
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Yes to all those answers! My blood tests
were all normal, thank god. I think thats
means everything is working inside?!? I am
still waiting for scan but blood tests is
good news 
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Posted: 11-22-07 05:25am
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That's a good news.
Was a lipid status (cholesterol,
triglycerides) part of your lab exams?
It sounds to me that you may have external
hemorrhoids. Home treatment is recommended
for most of them and includes gradually
increasing fiber and water in your diet,
using creams to help stop itching, pain
and provides antibacterial effect in that
area.
You can often prevent hemorrhoids or keep
them from becoming worse by maintaining a
healthy lifestyle. Eat a fiber-rich diet
of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Also, drink plenty of water and exercise
regularly.
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Posted: 11-22-07 08:04am
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I am eating better foods, drinking more
water and taking care of myself. I just
got a date for my scan, Jan 7th 2008! I
know its a long wait but really it should
clear up everything
I think they checked blood levels, liver
and other stuff which I dont know about.
From what I've been told, it's all normal.
So thats good news. I have been told it
might be anything going on inside but I
shouldnt over panic. I know whatever
happens will be sorted out
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Posted: 11-26-07 07:00am
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Do you still have abdominal pains?
Have you been described some painkillers?
I'm happy that you're taking care for
yourself and that your condition is
stabilizing.
Best wishes!
Marija
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Posted: 11-26-07 09:36am
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I do still have the pains, but they come
and go now. I was given enough painkillers
to last me a while, I only take them when
I cant stand the pain. I am eating well,
drinking water and going for long walks
and looking after myself.
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Posted: 11-28-07 04:30am
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That's great!
Keep doing the same!
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Posted: 12-21-07 17:31pm
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Need help. Blood when going to the toilet
and when I am not. Its bright red, theres
pain in my bum and feels funny inside. I
am having another blood test after Xmas,
scan and camera up bum (not sure of date)
what is this now?!?
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Posted: 12-26-07 08:24am
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Have you informed your doctor about this?
Are you experiencing small drops or
streaks of blood or more severe bleeding?
The large intestine and rectum are
frequent sites of bleeding.
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Posted: 12-26-07 14:02pm
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| MandMs
wrote: | Have you informed your
doctor about this?
Are you experiencing small drops or
streaks of blood or more severe bleeding?
The large intestine and rectum are
frequent sites of
bleeding. |
I did tell him. He told me to wait and see
what the tests show up. I am worried to
death here. I've got a blood test on
Friday, maybe that will show something up,
scan on the 7th and a camera sometime
soon. I was on my peroid and the bleeding
has stopped now. I am worried its cancer.
Everyone tells me it wont be but I am
worried.
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