#gastroenterologist

[novy2sirius]

pray for me 🎃

so this is very tmi guys but i have blood clots coming out in my stool (not huge) and bright red blood so i’m praying to god it’s not colon cancer or something since i’m only 20. please be fissures. i go to the gastroenterologist tomorrow :(

they have to stick their finger up my butt 😔😭

[disableism]

Fuck. Doctor had me do a stool test because of family of polyps and Crohn’s disease. Just got a call that there is blood in my stool. So now I have to have a colonoscopy and start seeing a gastroenterologist. I don’t know if I’m more anxious about the blood in my stool or more pissed that I have to start seeing yet another specialist. Either way, Merry Christmas to me.

[chronicbeans]

Heyo! Not your average post, but I wanna make this at the request/approval of my good ol'pal, @bottombrovince! They've been having some GI problems recently (like really bad tbh), and are a bit scared to go to the doctor. I've told them I'll go with them if they go, but they are still a bit anxious. I really care about them, and it's been going on for long enough that they have thought it was normal for all these years (they are a grown adult btw). So, we are both making polls! I wanna make mine to show how many people care enough to want them to go, lol. Theirs is explaining a separate issue that they have also been having. We're going to reblog each other's posts too for more exposure.

Should my pal go to the doctor?

Yes! Hope they get well, soon!

No, I'm sure they'll be fine.

Voting ended onSep 8, 2023

If you want to show love and support in the comments that will be appreciated. I plan to read them out to give them support. They have a fear of doctors and haven't seen a medical doctor in years due to their fear, so... They kinda need it! Pls and thank you! Love y'all! 💕

(Little edition: They said I could say it is possibly Celiac and/or IBS. They haven't gone but they know both run in their family)

[awetistic-things]

tw: blood

had my first physical clinical check up in 2 1/2 years and i got a referral for autism but oh boy

- suspected obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

- have to get labs done (so much 🩸)

- have to go to the cardiologist

- have to go to a gastroenterologist

- have to go to an allergist

- have to go to a something else doctor (i forgot 😞) (edit: it’s a rheumatologist (?))

- have to get an meningitis vaccine

pray 4 me 🤧

[woahsask]

i had an gastroscopy and yesterday we were able to confirm gastritis !!

i wanted to talk about this a little bit because it feels like a pretty big deal.

the last 3 years of doctors appointment have left me with some trauma when it comes to medical professionals. they were all so convinced it was all in my head, they left me to starve and dehydrated, and let me go on for YEARS without help. all i asked for was some testings but because my bloods, urine, and ultrasounds came back fine, they never even considered it.

i was really getting scared. after so many doctors told me it was in my head and nothing was wrong and i was seriously worried i’d never get answers or even worse it really was all in my head. all the doctors who told me it was in my head, all the force feeding and the breakdowns and the struggle all led to this. and we finally know part of what’s wrong.

part of me is scared. gastritis is only the start of it. it's only what they can see from the endoscopy. but i’m also hopeful and happy. this certainly isn’t the end. this isn’t the only issue at hand, but it’s a step in the right direction.

i’m happy to say we finally have some results after years of searching and i’m happy with that.

i wouldn't usually put this on facebook but i wanted to share this incase there’s other people out there in my position. who have parents who don’t believe you or doctors or friends. who are scared it’s in their heads or can’t find what’s wrong. if you ever feel like you’re running out of strength i promise theres so much more left in you 🫶🏻

[monkeymeghan]

This morning I called my GI doc for an appointment, I see him tomorrow afternoon. For the last two weeks I’ve been having vomiting episodes again, no rhyme or reason, no apparent triggers. I’m really hoping that this won’t be another months-long issue like it’s been in the past. I’ve been absolutely miserable on the days I’ve been sick, and it takes so much out of me.

[drdhavalmangukiya]

6 signs that tell you to visit gastroenterologist | Dr Dhaval Mangukiya

Your body tells you what it is going through. If you pay attention and listen to what it is trying to tell you you can avoid many life-threatening conditions. Seemingly normal problems like constipation, frequent heartburn (acidity), bloating, stomach discomfort, rectal bleeding or unexplained weight loss sometimes indicate at more acute conditions. Some warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored and demand a visit to a gastroenterologist are listed here https://drdhavalmangukiya.com/blog/6-symptoms-that-you-should-see-a-gastroenterologist-4/ 

Keeping your digestive tract healthy is the best way to keep yourself healthy.

[the-art-of-medicine]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that is characterized by altered gastrointestinal habits and chronic abdominal discomfort. 

Abnormal Function

The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle that contract and relax, helping food move through the digestive system. With irritable bowel syndrome, these muscle may function abnormally, including causing painful muscle spasms.

Prevalence:

10-15% of the US population

Common Symptoms:

Abdominal discomfort 

Mild to severe cramping

Often relieved with defecation  

Pain may be worse with emotional stress or with meals

Bloating

Excess gas

Constipation

Diarrhea

Mucus in stools

Feeling that you have not completely emptied your bowels

Thank you so much for the great suggestion @justnurseystuff & @princehansofthecutieisles80!