Constant Nausea with Diarrhea

Guest · Posted: 08/24/07 - 10:02 Post subject: Constant Nausea with Diarrhea

I am a 20yr old female who is suffering from constant nausea. It is everyday rain or shine, whether I eat or not, no matter what I eat. It's been almost a year since it's started. Along with the nausea, I have diarrhea at least 2-3 times a week. I've had 3 blood tests, an endoscopy and a gall bladder ultrasound. I've been to 3 doctors including a stomach specialist who had absolutely no idea what was wrong with me, and a holistic doctor who gave me supplements which haven't done much. I'm on Zantac 150mg and Protonix daily for acid reflux, without taking them I feel absolutely horrible but they don't make me feel like normal at all. This is taking over my life, i've lost weight,I have to eat bland, plain food. I hate being in public places because I always feel sick and I need to know where the nearest bathroom is. I have so much anxiety because of this. My purse looks like a medicine cabinet, I carry Imodium AD, Pepto Bismol, Tums, and Phenergan with me at all times, most of which I have to use daily because I feel horrible. I'm pretty sure I have IBS because my mom has it and the diarrhea symptoms are the same as hers. I am lactose intolorant but I know that isn't the cause because I have completely cut dairy out of my diet for the past 4-5 months. The nausea is ruining my life, I have a fear of throwing up as well. Can anyone give me some ideas on what this is?

portia17 · Silver Member Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 276

It seems to me that you are having a diarrhea that is lasting for more than few days. This is a good enough reason for you to go to your doctor. Diarrhea is a watery stool occurring more than three times in one day. It is a common problem that usually lasts a day or two. Prolonged diarrhea can be a sign of other problems and it can cause dehydration. This means that the body lacks enough fluid to function properly and dehydration is particularly dangerous in children and the elderly. Most common causes of diarrhea are: bacterial and viral infections, intolerance to certain food, parasites, some medications etc. Some people develop diarrhea after stomach surgery or removal of the gallbladder and in many cases the cause of diarrhea cannot be found. Diarrhea may be accompanied by cramping abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, or an urgent need to use the bathroom and depending on the cause a person may have a fever or bloody stools. Usually, replacing lost fluid to prevent dehydration is the only treatment necessary. Hope that you will take my advice and go to your doctor.

Constant Nausea with Diarrhea

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