HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Dear Doctor, I Have Experienced Been Carrying Around A Number

default
Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2020
Question: Dear Doctor,

I have experienced been carrying around a number of strange and deeply burdensome symptoms for a number of years now. The first wave of sumptoms began in 2012, when my sleep became very poor and shallow, and my digestion compromised. the second wave occured in 2017, when I began to experience other stange symptoms, primarily neurological in nature. I began to stutter while speaking; I began to have greater difficulties in reading and comprehension; a minor change took place in my skull structure; my brain (or the area around my brain) always feels mildly swollen and inflamed, so that I can’t enter into deep sleep because this fire/swelling/inflammation seems to keep me always alert and vigilant. In addition, during this second wave of issues, my digestion became even worse: my stools come out fluffy, oily/greasy, and light-colored, oftentimes appearing as though including much undigested food.

I have done so much over the years to find a diagnosis. i have spent roughly $10,000 in medical testing and appointments with specialists. There is one thing, however, which I have not done: I have not spoken with an Infectious Disease Specialist. Analyzing myself for years, I have a feeling there might be some bacteria, parasite or virus in my body all these years causing all these neurological, digestive and sleep issues. I was wondering whether you could tell me whether there exists some comprehensive bacteria and parasite test that I could take; and if so, how I could go about it.

Please share your thoughts.


Respectfully,

Kacper
doctor
Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be related to a psychological issue.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I don't think that the symptoms you are having are related primarily to any infectious disease, bacteria, viruses or intestinal parasites.
You can do a stool sample to check for bacteria and parasites and exclude this option.
The next thing to do is to check thyroid doing doing an ultrasound of thyroid and hormone tests (T3,T4,TSH).
Hyperthyroidism can cause sleeplessness, alertness and diarrhea as well.
Do an MRI of brain to check about the symptoms of slurred speech,comprehensive difficulties and swelling

If the thyroid and MRIb are normal then you may need to visit a psychiatrist.
The psychological issues can cause the alertness, sleeplessness, confusion and as well as diarrhea. Psychological issues can cause irritable bowel syndrome which can lead to diarrhea.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.     
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2011

Answered : 10166 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Dear Doctor, I Have Experienced Been Carrying Around A Number

Brief Answer: It can be related to a psychological issue. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. I don't think that the symptoms you are having are related primarily to any infectious disease, bacteria, viruses or intestinal parasites. You can do a stool sample to check for bacteria and parasites and exclude this option. The next thing to do is to check thyroid doing doing an ultrasound of thyroid and hormone tests (T3,T4,TSH). Hyperthyroidism can cause sleeplessness, alertness and diarrhea as well. Do an MRI of brain to check about the symptoms of slurred speech,comprehensive difficulties and swelling If the thyroid and MRIb are normal then you may need to visit a psychiatrist. The psychological issues can cause the alertness, sleeplessness, confusion and as well as diarrhea. Psychological issues can cause irritable bowel syndrome which can lead to diarrhea. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.