Suggest Treatment For Right-sided Pain, Bloating, Nausea And Lack Of Appetite
I should mention that I have take lexapro and have four two years- I think I still have some IBS but want to ask the right quersitons to surgery doctor when I revisit. Trying to decide if I should so a Gastroentorogist- had colonscopy two years ago. I really just want to get or test some medicines that I use to have 20 years ago that helped relax stomach for IBS but hate to go through all the tests again.
Not Normal / need examination, investigations and proper treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
To recapitulate:
53 / F - had pain in right abdomen, bloating, pain under ribs, nausea, lack of appetite - weeks - CT shows appendicitis - has this out 4 weeks ago - continued pain periodically, pressure in lower abd, back - constipation - taking milk of Magnesia - problems with going often - travelling again and back at work -
want to know - is it normal ?
My thoughts :
If this was just appendicitis and nothing else, you should have been absolutely symptom-free.
This indicated an associated problem / sequel of Surgery .
There would have be an associated other problem like Colitis or
Disturbed intestinal flora
IBS, as you have rightly mentioned
I would advise the following:
-An opinion of the operating Surgeon for the continued symptoms...
-Ultrasonography / review CT scan of the abdomen.
-Clinical examination by the Surgeon / Gastroenterologist.
-Add-on probiotic, activated charcoal tablets.
-Colonoscopy
This will help to get a proper diagnosis.
If all the tests are normal, IBS can be said to have been preset.
It is not OK to ask for pain medicines alone.
A proper diagnosis on clinical examination by the operating Surgeon or a Gastroenterologist, investigations as mentioned may help to get the proper diagnosis.
I hope this answer helps you to take appropriate steps towards proper diagnosis and treatment.
Please feel free to ask if you have further clarifications.