Question 1

how do you know if you have stomach distension or too much stool in there?

Accepted Answer

X-ray /motility test: Most people in america will stool anywhere from 3x/day to 1x/ every 3-4 days. Abdominal x-rays (obstruction series) will address volume of gas, liquid, solids in your gut & suggest possible pathology (full or partial blockage, ileus, megacolon, etc.). A sitz marker test (colon transit study) calculates the time a test pill moves through your GI system--suggesting colon &/or rectal problems to fix.

Question 2

i had pizza 3 days ago. i vomited once i have stomach distention and my stool smells like vomit. could it b intestinal obstruction or food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning: Depends on degree of distension. If  possible subacute intestinal obstruction can be......Don't wait see doc early.

Question 3

stomach distension causing discomfort breathing problems. what is cause? anxiety, breathing too much, stress. did not have before this year

Accepted Answer

Cramp of diaphragm: The primary muscle that helps us to breathe is the diaphragm and attaches along the ribs from the chest to the spine and lays over top of  all organs in the abdomen. The diaphragm, like all muscles, can fatigue and cramp with over use or tension.  When you become distressed either due to the pain or tension, this causes you to breathe harder.  This adds more stress on the diaphragm.

Question 4

is it possible to take too much laxative? & if so should i be worried? i took 2 laxative pills & i've cured my problem of passing the stool tho my stomach keeps making weird noises and my body is trying to bowelmovement but there's nothing to pass.?

Accepted Answer

: If you had a very thorough cleaning out of your bowels it isn't unusual to have no further stools for 2 or3 days until fecal matter reaches your colon again. You're experiencing increased bowel sounds as your intestinal tract is is still being stimulated by the laxative effect. This should wear off over the next day or so.

Question 5

i passed a stool this morning with big black ball in it.  otherwise stool was normal.  too much coffee lately, pain in stomach two inches above navel.

Accepted Answer

GI bleeding: So you have epigastric pain and black stool? Need to monitor your stool color closely. If it remains dark for the next day or so, you need to see a doctor. It might be a bleeding in the stomach or upper GI tract. If you feel fainting or weak, you need to seek medical help immediately.

Question 6

i have had lack of appetite, feeling of fullness, gurgling stomach, loose stool for 2 weeks now. no pain at all. doctor just gave me omeprazole but for me 2 weeks with this is too much. any thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Gatroenteritis: Two weeks of gurgling in stomach and loose stools suggest to me that you are suffering from an infectious condition of GI Tract called Gastroenteritis and usually gets better within 2to5 days if caused by viruses and sometimes with bacteria like E Coli,Shigela or Salmonela
Since it is persisting for2 weeks it may be from parasites like Giardia or Ameba 
You can only diagnose by doing stool culture

Question 7

too much gas since a month.stomach bloating&lower stomach&back pain.no fever or vomit.loose stools once a while.have ibs history but never this severe.lot of work stress&less sleep.mornings are worse.should i get endo and colonoscopy done?is this ibs

Accepted Answer

Needs colonoscopy:   If you’ve had abdominal pain and other signs of IBS for at least 3 months, you may have it. Hx of Bloody diarrhea, weight losss, nocturnal diarrhea needs to  be investigated for malignancy, celiac disease, IBD..
The researchers did find that 2.5 percent of IBS patients older than 35 had a disease called microscopic colitis, which req. different RX.  In your case Colon may be indicated.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with excessive diarrhoea 2 weeks ago and it persists, as well as weight loss. experiencing extremely bad stomach cramps; loose stool?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks: Two weeks is too much for the diarrhea. You should be seen. Highly likely you have and infection.

Question 9

stomach pain, blood in stool. im on cipro (ciprofloxacin) amd flagyl but i domt feel any better. the blood is becoming excessive, every trip to the toilet?

Accepted Answer

Blood in stool: It sounds like you have seen a medical professional and have been given Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Flagyll. If you are continuing to have blood in the stool, you should be re-evaluated.

Question 10

does having too much gluten cause stomach bloating or distention?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Only if you are gluten sensitive or celiac. However, too much of any food could make you  fat.

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How do you know if you have stomach distension or too much stool in there

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How do you know if you have stomach distension or too much stool in there?

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I had pizza 3 days ago. i vomited once i have stomach distention and my stool smells like vomit. could it b intestinal obstruction or food poisoning?

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Stomach distension causing discomfort breathing problems. what is cause? anxiety, breathing too much, stress. did not have before this year

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Is it possible to take too much laxative? & if so should i be worried? i took 2 laxative pills & i've cured my problem of passing the stool tho my stomach keeps making weird noises and my body is trying to bowelmovement but there's nothing to pass.?

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I passed a stool this morning with big black ball in it. otherwise stool was normal. too much coffee lately, pain in stomach two inches above navel.

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I have had lack of appetite, feeling of fullness, gurgling stomach, loose stool for 2 weeks now. no pain at all. doctor just gave me omeprazole but for me 2 weeks with this is too much. any thoughts?

A member asked:

Too much gas since a month.stomach bloating&lower stomach&back pain.no fever or vomit.loose stools once a while.have ibs history but never this severe.lot of work stress&less sleep.mornings are worse.should i get endo and colonoscopy done?is this ibs

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with excessive diarrhoea 2 weeks ago and it persists, as well as weight loss. experiencing extremely bad stomach cramps; loose stool?

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Stomach pain, blood in stool. im on cipro (ciprofloxacin) amd flagyl but i domt feel any better. the blood is becoming excessive, every trip to the toilet?

A member asked:

Does having too much gluten cause stomach bloating or distention?

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