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What Causes Persistent Tastelessness And Stomach Upset?
I have R/A Been seeing a Rheumatologist for about 10 years now, My next appointment is 05-21-15. Seems food has no taste what so ever, & whether I eat or not I get sick at my stomach. This is daily every day. I m a white male 58 years of age according to my scales I weigh 149lbs. about 5 years ago I weighed in @ 240 lbs. I never went on a diet. I m not sure what s going on, my last labs done in April Showed every thing Normal. I take Methotrexate 2.5MG, Hydrocodone 325MGB Folic acid, Mobic, Enbrel, weekly injections, Flexeril, I am a heavy smoker have been smoking for close to 50 years as well. Sorry to have bothered you, I ll just ride it out until the 21st at my next appointment. You have a good day.
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
As you have rheumatoid arthritis, your bowel problem can be because of other auto immune conditions like Crohn disease or ulcerative coilitis. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease are the most common types of inflammatory bowel disease.
Crohn disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract. Common symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea. Ulcerative colitis occurs when the lining of the large intestine (colon or bowel) and the rectum become inflamed.
Thorough evaluation with tests like endoscopy and colonoscopy are required before making any diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar
As you have rheumatoid arthritis, your bowel problem can be because of other auto immune conditions like Crohn disease or ulcerative coilitis. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease are the most common types of inflammatory bowel disease.
Crohn disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract. Common symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea. Ulcerative colitis occurs when the lining of the large intestine (colon or bowel) and the rectum become inflamed.
Thorough evaluation with tests like endoscopy and colonoscopy are required before making any diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar
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