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What Causes Burning Acidic Diarrhea?

Posted on Tue, 14 Feb 2017

Question: I had some yellow burning poop after eating out for several days .( now brown but yellow on toilet paper ) I usually don't eat red sauce . I also had some epi gastric discomfort I had my gallbladder removed (7 years ago no stones - wasn't working ) before that I had fundoplicstion surgery fior GERD , operation caused gastricparisis . I take 40 mg if nexium for years . Have hypotythrod /hashimotos . All of this discomfort a yellow poop burning after I ate out and when -same time I stopped taking my 2 mg of Ativan @ night which I took for four months. I didnt know I couldn't stop it with out having withdrawal symptoms) then the forth day after eating out and not taking my Ativan I noticed I was getting stomach discomfort & gas wasn't hungry had the chills and anxiety . My friend had also just passed away from pancreatic cancer . I had alot of anxiety . I had an upper endoscopy & colonoscopy two weeks ago it showed irritation in my esophagus. Colonoscopy neg. CMP & HBA1C good . Was a little anemic gastroenterologist said maybe I had low stomach acid ?? I thought the synthroid was causing my stomach upset so endocrinologist said I could stop because tsh came down but now I am starting to feel hypo again. I was worried about my liver or pancreas . I had an MRCP which was clear and two Ct scans five years ago I am eating only one meal a day because I lost my appetite when I felt like I was going thru withdrawals . Poop is firm now but yellow on toilet paper . How long before a tumor show up since I had a clear Mrcp five years ago . Are my symptoms now Ifrom gerd ? No gallbladder , anxiety because my friend passed , withdrawal from Ativan . My gastroenterologist said maybe I am a little anemic because of low stomach acid ? Could this be because I was only eating one meal a day and taking nexium my anxiety is pretty bad too ? Sorry fir the long story . I am 54 don't smoke or drink

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. These symptoms are all due to anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. In my opinion, all your symptoms are related to your anxious personality and nothing suggests any type of cancer. Of course anxious people have increased incidence of gastro esophageal reflux but that again doesnot signify any cancer. Causes of anemia can be many and most likely cause is poor nutrition. Moreover as you have consumed antacid drugs for quite a long time, this can also cause low acid and reduced iron absorotion. Your gastro doctor may be right in this way. So i will suggest you to follow these steps
Eat regular meals
Eat home cooked meals and avoid junk.
Drink plenty of fluids
Do YOGA and aerobic exercises.
You will feel better in a couple of weeks time and do not require any further medication.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)

Thank you for your reply . my epi gastric discomfort and chills started when I stopped the 2 mg of Ativan . I no longer have the chills but still some discomfort after I eat . Could this be from the Ativan withdrawal . & if I have low acid can this be my he cause too of my discomfort too?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Ativan withdrawl is unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Ativan withdrawl seems unrelated to epigastric discomfort. Similarly , low acid wont cause any discomfort. Follow the steps as i suggested for a few weeks. If the symptoms still persist, then you can plan further evaluation.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng