Please help me. have waited 5m for gastro spec 1st app but still 3m wait. 26y, 7m pp.stool changes, short thinner pieces most days, more straining, hungry pain upper abdo, burning up right, zantac (ranitidine) 4m now?

? ulcers/constipatio: It is neccesary to see the gi. You regular physcian can consider advising you to eat frequent small meals, avoid alchol and cigarrets, nsaids . Eat high fiber diet, avoid dry food and may consider stool softhers and a protein pump inhibitor. Good luck.

Gi problems: Few things you can do while waiting for appointment- drink more water, increase fibers intake, eat more vegetables/fruits. Try some otc medicine for constipation to help your likely constipation. Avoid certain foods that upset your stomach like soda, acidic , spicy food, etc. Make sure you eat regularly. Avoid coffee, tomatoes, orange juice.Space out between dinner and bed time at least 4 hours.