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Having Nausea, Upper Right Quad Distention, Diarrhea, Black Stools, Loss Of Apetite, Tiredness, Sleepiness. Suggestions?

I am a 39 year old female. I am 5 5 and 224 lbs. I am being treated for hypothyroidism , excessive stomach acid, agina, and a lower back injury . Since last March (1year) I have had uncontrollable nausea, upper right quad distention, chronic diarrhea , left upper and lower quad pain (comes and goes, sometimes worse than others), black stool which contain black, string like material, and a loss of appetite. I am always tired and will sleep as long as my family will let me. Endoscopy was negative. GI dr says colonoscopy is not needed. Tried fiber therapy which made everything 10 times worse. I cannot handle this pain much longer. Please help!
Sat, 13 Jul 2013
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Cardiologist 's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Right upper quadrant pain could be from gall stones – you need an abdominal ultrasound scan.
Black stool means altered/occult BLOOD – it must be analysed.
Endoscopy? You need colonoscopy for left sided pain – polyp, diverticulitis to be considered...
Tiredness demands re-assessment of thyroid and heart status...
Weight reduction is necessary and will help many aspects including low back pain...
Anti-depressants could help – they elevate the pain threshold
Discuss with your provider / Regular follow up by the Internist is necessary...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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General & Family Physician Dr. Vidya KR's  Response
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.

Black stool could be upper GI bleed, get stool test for occult blood in it.
Pain in left side of abdomen could be due to renal problems, get USG abdomen done for evaluation.
Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take
care.

Regards
Dr. Vidya
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Having Nausea, Upper Right Quad Distention, Diarrhea, Black Stools, Loss Of Apetite, Tiredness, Sleepiness. Suggestions?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Right upper quadrant pain could be from gall stones – you need an abdominal ultrasound scan. Black stool means altered/occult BLOOD – it must be analysed. Endoscopy? You need colonoscopy for left sided pain – polyp, diverticulitis to be considered... Tiredness demands re-assessment of thyroid and heart status... Weight reduction is necessary and will help many aspects including low back pain... Anti-depressants could help – they elevate the pain threshold Discuss with your provider / Regular follow up by the Internist is necessary... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck