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I Am Having Really Bad Pelvic And Stomach And Back

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Posted on Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Question: I am having really bad pelvic and stomach and back pain and find it difficult to walk with black diahorrea
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
need to consider a scope or look instead esophagus, stomach

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Black bowel movements mean either that there is blood loss either from the esophagus or stomach or upper small intestine (eg duodenum) or the use of some iron supplements or peptobismol.

If you not using either iron supplements or peptobismol then unfortunately the discoloration is likely due to blood.
A scope of the esophagus or stomach or upper intestines would be needed to find the source of bleeding.
This can be combined with an ultrasound but definitely taking a direct look in the esophagus and stomach is needed

If you have a history of severe reflux or gastritis, it is possible that there is a slight irritation or ulceration of the lining of the esophagus and stomach.

You may want to check for the bacteria H pylori which can cause significant issues worsening of reflux in some persons.
A blood test can identify, treated with a course of 2 antibiotics and reflux medication.
There are anti diarrhea meds such as loperamide that can help reduce stool frequency.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (18 minutes later)
I have had a hentis hernia before but had surgery to put a valve in to stop the acid reflux but doctor thinks I mitr have a bleeding stomach ucler
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
an ulcer is a possible cause of your symptoms

Detailed Answer:
HI

Sorry for the delayed reply

Yes, as you mentioned and mentioned above, irritation or ulceration of the stomach is a possible cause of your symptoms.

This is the reason that you would need a scope to identify the exact area of the bleeding (if it is present)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Its it classed as urgent as doctor said I need to have the camera asap and if I am sick with blood i need to go the hospital and what would they do if that happened as been sick which is dark brown
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
definitely should find the cause as soon as possible

Detailed Answer:
HI

Agree that it is urgent to find out the exact area where the bleeding is occur. During the scope, depending on what is found, the doctor may be able to stop the area of bleeding during the procedure.

They would also take your full blood count to see if the bleeding has cause anemia.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (58 minutes later)
Been the hospital today and going for a camera Tomoz
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
good

Detailed Answer:
that's good, should get an definite answer tomorrow
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (41 minutes later)
I know really need a answer
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
agreed

Detailed Answer:
You really do need an answer. Any continued bleeding can make you feel weak and tired
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 minute later)
I do feel weak and tired a lot
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
quite understandable

Detailed Answer:
that is really quite understandable with the prolonged bleeding
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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I Am Having Really Bad Pelvic And Stomach And Back

Brief Answer: need to consider a scope or look instead esophagus, stomach Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Black bowel movements mean either that there is blood loss either from the esophagus or stomach or upper small intestine (eg duodenum) or the use of some iron supplements or peptobismol. If you not using either iron supplements or peptobismol then unfortunately the discoloration is likely due to blood. A scope of the esophagus or stomach or upper intestines would be needed to find the source of bleeding. This can be combined with an ultrasound but definitely taking a direct look in the esophagus and stomach is needed If you have a history of severe reflux or gastritis, it is possible that there is a slight irritation or ulceration of the lining of the esophagus and stomach. You may want to check for the bacteria H pylori which can cause significant issues worsening of reflux in some persons. A blood test can identify, treated with a course of 2 antibiotics and reflux medication. There are anti diarrhea meds such as loperamide that can help reduce stool frequency. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions