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Feeling Something Stuck In Throat And Passing Frequent Bowel Movement. Took Prilosec. Suggestion?
Question: My stomach feels as if it is empty and my throat feels like something is stuck. I ate
about 5 1/2 hours ago. This has been going on for a couple weeks. At times my stomach
gurgles and it seems as if I am hungry a lot. No major medical problems 5ft. 8" 158 lbs.
Own my own business, some stress. Was just on vacation for 2 weeks and still noticed the feeling several times, took 14 day dosage of Prilosec, I think it helped a little. I have at least
3 bowel movements a day and sometimes more. When I drink coffee in the morning its not
5 minutes after I have a few drinks that I have to go.
about 5 1/2 hours ago. This has been going on for a couple weeks. At times my stomach
gurgles and it seems as if I am hungry a lot. No major medical problems 5ft. 8" 158 lbs.
Own my own business, some stress. Was just on vacation for 2 weeks and still noticed the feeling several times, took 14 day dosage of Prilosec, I think it helped a little. I have at least
3 bowel movements a day and sometimes more. When I drink coffee in the morning its not
5 minutes after I have a few drinks that I have to go.
Hi.
Thank you for writing to us. I have read your query, and you have provided very valuable information.
It appears as though you have a gastointestinal disorder. In my opinion, just from your description (need to confirm with tests) this disorder is related to the gastric acid produced by your stomach. There are two possibilities. I shall list the symptoms of each, and you can relate to them and let me know. They are:
1. Irritable bowel syndrome: Consists of two conditions Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Symptoms are: mild abdominal cramping or pain after consuming an irritant (listed below) that is relieved by a bowel movement, alternating periods of diarrhea and constipation, abdominal bloating, change in stool frequency and/or consistency, rarely passing mucus from the rectum.
Individuals suffering from this syndrome present with immediate bowel movement (most often diarrhea) after consuming edibles (which are the 'irritant') like (most commonly): caffeine, fatty/oily food, dairy products, tea, coffee, spicy food, alcohol, popcorn, sugar containing drinks, etc.
2. Gastroesophageal refulx disease or peptic peptic ulcer disease: heartburn (present in the center of chest, can radiate to throat along with sore taste in mouth/throat), chest pain, difficulty swallowing, dry cough, regurgitation of food, hoarseness or sore throat, feeling of something stuck in throat.
I hope this information helps. You could write back to me and I shall provide you a more elaborate explanation on the condition you think you can relate to. We shall find the solution to your trouble, do not worry.
Best wishes.
Thank you for writing to us. I have read your query, and you have provided very valuable information.
It appears as though you have a gastointestinal disorder. In my opinion, just from your description (need to confirm with tests) this disorder is related to the gastric acid produced by your stomach. There are two possibilities. I shall list the symptoms of each, and you can relate to them and let me know. They are:
1. Irritable bowel syndrome: Consists of two conditions Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Symptoms are: mild abdominal cramping or pain after consuming an irritant (listed below) that is relieved by a bowel movement, alternating periods of diarrhea and constipation, abdominal bloating, change in stool frequency and/or consistency, rarely passing mucus from the rectum.
Individuals suffering from this syndrome present with immediate bowel movement (most often diarrhea) after consuming edibles (which are the 'irritant') like (most commonly): caffeine, fatty/oily food, dairy products, tea, coffee, spicy food, alcohol, popcorn, sugar containing drinks, etc.
2. Gastroesophageal refulx disease or peptic peptic ulcer disease: heartburn (present in the center of chest, can radiate to throat along with sore taste in mouth/throat), chest pain, difficulty swallowing, dry cough, regurgitation of food, hoarseness or sore throat, feeling of something stuck in throat.
I hope this information helps. You could write back to me and I shall provide you a more elaborate explanation on the condition you think you can relate to. We shall find the solution to your trouble, do not worry.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. Khan: Thank you for your reply. Do you think I should see a specialist? If so
what kind or should I stay away from certain foods. My bowel movements are
normally loose and happen after most meals. I had a colonoscopy a year ago and
they said everything was normal.
what kind or should I stay away from certain foods. My bowel movements are
normally loose and happen after most meals. I had a colonoscopy a year ago and
they said everything was normal.
Hi once again. Thank you for your response.
Yes I do wish you would see a specialist from the field of gastroenterology. The specialist will be called a gastroenterologist.
The loose bowel movements without any other accompanying symptoms like fever is normally seen in the above mentioned condition colonoscopy might not always diagnose the condition, it helps in making a diagnosis only during an aggravated state.
I hope this information helps. Do write back to me if you have further clarifications, or rate my answers after closing this discussion. Wishing you good health.
Best wishes.
Yes I do wish you would see a specialist from the field of gastroenterology. The specialist will be called a gastroenterologist.
The loose bowel movements without any other accompanying symptoms like fever is normally seen in the above mentioned condition colonoscopy might not always diagnose the condition, it helps in making a diagnosis only during an aggravated state.
I hope this information helps. Do write back to me if you have further clarifications, or rate my answers after closing this discussion. Wishing you good health.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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