So it all started in the past November. I was having a normal meal at a restaurant but then I just started having this weird aching feeling really similar to hunger but that can't be it because I had eaten a great amount of food and was feeling pretty full at the same time. The feeling kept bothering me during a few time but then it just went away. Two months ago (maybe) the feeling came back but now it is much more regular. I have it basically everyday. I wake up feeling hungry but the hunger just feels different. I eat something and the feeling gets better but comes back right after and it just can't be hunger. Then, I sometimes feel nauseous, my intestinal stuff is sometimes weird and my belly makes lots of noises. I'm really starting to get worried. Any idea?
The hunger feeling is really difficult to explain..
I am only 17 and a female and my parents won't take me to a doctor and I'm really worried that I may have stomach cancer or something. Can someone please give me an honest opinion?
Hi Sara,
it it sounds like you may have a stomach ulcer but you must go to doc for proper diagnosis. If it is a stomach ulcer, it is easily treatable with medication so there's no need to worry.
ive had many ulcers in my lifetime and the gnawing pangs of hunger especially immediately after eating, are a classic sign. But you must not just leave it as it could bleed and cause more serious problems.
If I ever work out how to actually post this reply, I hope it's been helpful! I've tried three times so far and it keeps disappearing!
let me know how you get on
Kay
x
Hi Kay, thank you very much for your reply
I thought about that but my mom thinks it's all in my head but it's really not..
I'm gonna try talking to her and I'll tell you as soon as I get any news!
I'm really starting to get worried, I keep having that weird hunger like feeling but at the same time I also get loss of apetite..? Maybe it's stress because I am really damn worried of having cancer, I really am..
Please, can someone help me?
dont worry sara, because anxiety wil make your tummy feel worse. I get this hunger feeling after eating sometimes. It can be a related to having a mild cold (or a norovirus) - mucus drains into the stomach and produces more stomach acid.
It could be IBS or a food intolerance, set off by something you ate at the resturant.
If you cant get to a doctor why not ask the drug store pharmacist for advice? You could always buy some anti-acid tablets at the store and see if it helps. You mom should take you seriously - she sounds hard-hearted!
Better to be safe and speak to a doctor, and have tests. if it is a stoamach ulcer you will need medication to cure it. If you tried meds such as gaviscon and it makes no difference, then you need some tests. Of course, avoid all acidic and peppery/chilli foods - even coffee.
Dear Sara alot of digestive problems can cause loss of appetite, i had gastitis which is an inflammed stomach lining which can be treated with medication. My loss of appetite went on for a few weeks aswell and yes it is worrying but like i said other disgestive disorders can cause this, plus worrying will add to the appetite loss. I would say you must go to the doctor so they can sort it out for you x
Dear pinkcatfairy, thank you so much for your reply
I think I'm going to the doctor in a couple of days and I'm doing some exams. I hope it's nothing special
x
Hey pat!
Well, I think my mom is finally taking me somewhere. I hope we can figure it out.
The weirder is that right when I wake up all the little burps and tummy noises and everything starts without even having anything in my stomach..
That is good to hear that you will see someone, when i had the gastitis my stomach made all sorts of noises in the early hours hope it gets sorted x
So my doctor is nowon vacations so I'll have to wait more than a week.. can gastriris last this long? I mean, more than 2 months?
Yes Sara I had it for four months, how frustrating for you to have to wait but at least you can get a proper diagnosis xx
Okay so I just spit blood. I felt a sudden bload taste in my mouth, I went to the bathroom and I was spitting blood. Can someone just please help me? I am freaking out..
*blood, I'm sorry, I can't even thing straight, I'm so scared
I am sorry for being a pain in the ass but I'm so scared..
Hi Sara,
You must go to A&E at hospital if you're spitting blood. As soon as possible. Could be a bleeding ulcer. Hope everything works out ok. If u phone 111 they'd probably tell you to do that.
Sarah! Please let us know you are ok! Prayers for you.
So I went to the doctor and he simply ignored the blood and sent me home with two different types of antiacids