Please help, diarrhoea, lump in chest and back, stomach pains after food.

I’m in desperate need of help or advice. I have been having loose stools for the last 5 weeks, every morning I go the same, it smells bad and is pale in colour a little orange. I have had a stool sample done (FIP) which was fine. I also have had a scan on my upper abdomen including my gallbladder, the doctor said it was fine. Within the last 2 weeks I have now got terrible tummy ache which starts in my upper abdomen then moved to my pelvis, this happens about an hour after I eat. I am now getting pain in my chest and back in between my shoulder blades, it feels like a lump. My doctor has upped my Lansaprosole to 2 a day but they’ve done nothing. I was told to try buscopan, again no improvement. I’m due to have a pelvic scan next week incase it’s something to do with that area instead. I honestly thought I had gallstones but have been told it’s fine, so now I’m wondering if it could be fibroids. It’s getting me down as I ended up in A and E 2 days ago, I was made to feel like I was being a pain, the doctor said to take Imodium, I explained when I do it bungs me up for a day and then I’m back to square one, he said you just have chronic diarrhoea, but why? And what about my pain? I still have tummy pain and chest pain. I don’t think I’m being taken seriously. I’m bloated all the time which doesn’t make sense as I’m eating like a little bird. I was hoping someone would read this and tell me they went through it and what the outcome is. Any help is very much appreciated.

[Meleber]

Fecal impaction with overflow diarrhea and as consequence bacterial overgrowth producing gas? Could be because of motility issues. You definitely should see a gastroenterologist I think.

And what about your diet? My intestines can't barely digest insoluble fibres and fat. These ingredients make my symptoms worse so have to mind my intake. Besides, I also need to use a (gentle) stimulating laxative several times during the day.

[Hidden in reply to Meleber]

Thank you, I will do this

[Mango3]

This sounds awful, you poor thing. Sounds like they need to do some further investigations, I would ask to see a gastroenterologist.

[Nothingimpossible]

Hi Doll2202. If your pelvic scan comes back normal ask to be referred to a gastroenterologist. I had pain in abdomen radiating to the back but the pain was severe it kept me a wake day and night for 5 days off and on and was eating very little. I lost alot of weight.A scan showed a umbilical hernia and a few gallbladder stones. They told me all was ok as very tiny. My gp still sent me to a gastroenterologist who sent me for a MRCP this showed severe gallstone blockage and diseased gallbladder with a cyst and sludge. I had my gallbladder removed last August and I have been fine since. I can eat foods I use to eat before my problem but not much fatty foods as I will get diarrhea. I wish you well and let us know how you get on.

[Hidden in reply to Nothingimpossible]

Hi Nothingimpossible, thank you very much for your message. I am definitely going to push to see a gastroenterologist. I’d be so relieved if they can fix this issue.

[Nothingimpossible]

Good for you . Wish you well

[Pajarorose]

You should be seen and tested by Gastroenterologist for Chronic Pancreatitis. Good luck.