One after the other I feel like I am in constant loop of stomach issues. Now i am able to go and poop normally thrice a day, however I have constant dull ache in my lower abdomen especially on the left side and lower back. Like I feel a tight band around my lower stomach n lower back like I haven't yet finished pooping. Also, since two days I am experiencing extreme flatulence and gas issues. Even after pooping I feel like I have to pass the gas and I do. I am finally able to eat a lot more than 4 weeks ago and my stools are normal. It's just this uncomfortable feeling I have in my lower abdomen and lower back that just doesn't go away all day. It feels like balloons in my belly and I also have pain in my ribs. I am really really really really scared again. I am so tired of this. Is this worrisome can someone give an insight or ease my mind? Life is getting difficult day by day. I have stopped mentioning my symptoms to my family because either they worry alot more or just dimiss it saying I am overthinking. I am scared to even go to the doctor. I don't know what to do. What is this...it's like my insides are are knots all day. Twisting n turning. It's only when i sleep I don't feel anything.
Experiencing stomach discomfort eveb after pooping and passing gas...
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Go to the doctor with your concerns ! Seriously , more than likely nothing ever to be scared of . I always have had some form of gastro or bowel distress and its never been anything of concern , but that must be ruled out first . Go ease your mind !
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I have this and I think it's connected to anxiety cause it doesn't make sense. I got tested for like 120 allergens and am not allergic to anything. I tried going vegetarian, I tried going vegan, I tried eating more fish, more fats, more protein, am now trying to stick to a balanced diet of everything but really, nothing helps. People say peppermint tea is supposed to help but if I drink more than 2 cups of peppermint tea, I get horrible abdominal pain. Sometimes the pain is even near my bladder. I have read that people online who have had similar symptoms have been diagnosed with IBS or Endo (Endometriosis). I can't afford to get tested for Endo so I just assume it's IBS and gas, aka, "abdominal pain without known cause". I recently did an enema and that seemed to help for 3 days. Those 3 days after I had no pain at all but today the stomach pain was back. And at a funny time too. Right when I was going to the doctor for another reason. Right when I had to go into the doctor's room. I swear, I think anxiety can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea cause every time I have to go to the doctors or out in public or do something I'm uncomfortable with doing, abdominal pain strikes. But I also get it when I'm literally doing nothing so who knows. I just think anxiety influences it.
It's funny, mint used to help my stomach but now it makes it worse.
Stress can definitely trigger an IBS attack and diarrhea. I joke about things giving me "stress diarrhea" and "panic diarrhea" and while it sounds hilarious (...the word "diarrhea" is just funny, little kids have that right) it's a real thing. Excitement also does it for me sometimes but not as often, I think because my body is like "wait is this excitement or anxiety?? Better freak out just in case."
The constant stomach pain sounds miserable, though. I'm not sure how old you are, but have you had imaging tests done? Could be the beginning of diverticular disease - which is not anything to panic about but very very painful and can be difficult to find triggers for. My mom has it and she has a lot of what you're describing - insane amounts of gas and bloating, and bad pain in the lower left abdomen is typical for it.
It could also very well just be anxiety, but gut stuff is so miserable, I'm always in favor of leaving no stone unturned, not because of fear but because living like that just sucks.
Stress can definitely trigger an IBS attack and diarrhea. I joke about things giving me "stress diarrhea" and "panic diarrhea" and while it sounds hilarious (...the word "diarrhea" is just funny, little kids have that right) it's a real thing. Excitement also does it for me sometimes but not as often, I think because my body is like "wait is this excitement or anxiety?? Better freak out just in case."
The constant stomach pain sounds miserable, though. I'm not sure how old you are, but have you had imaging tests done? Could be the beginning of diverticular disease - which is not anything to panic about but very very painful and can be difficult to find triggers for. My mom has it and she has a lot of what you're describing - insane amounts of gas and bloating, and bad pain in the lower left abdomen is typical for it.
It could also very well just be anxiety, but gut stuff is so miserable, I'm always in favor of leaving no stone unturned, not because of fear but because living like that just sucks.
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I have thought it could be diverticulitis but can't afford any screening for it. I'm already going to spend all my savings on dentistry next month. And even if I have diverticulitis, you can't even cure it so what's the point of paying all my savings for a checkup. It's not constant pain, just every now and then. Probably anxiety.
I’ve dealt with similar problems for years and got an endoscope which found mild gastritis in my stomach. Even when mild it was very uncomfortable and painful. They gave me a medicine that coats my stomach and allows the inflammation to go down and heal. Also a PPI along with it to lower the acid levels which could have been triggering the gastritis along with stress.