IBS??? Please Help

Digestive health
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Was wondering if anyone can help me.

I have been suffering from painful stomach for a very long time now. Main pain is in the lower left part. Also get bloating, wind, constipation and sometimes diareoha but mostly constipation. Also general feeling of nausea and headaches.

I have been back and forth to the doctors and hospital several times and was told i had anal fissure which i was prescribed cream for to see if would help and was told my above symptoms we because of the fissure. At least 6 months on symptoms got worst and fissure still there, which i may need surgery to heal.

I think i may have IBS which the contipation part could have caused the fissure but am struggling to get my doctor to do any tests to find out if it is anything more serious and to see if it may be IBS.

Was wondering if anyone can help me and let me know how i can push for tests etc as this is really starting to affect my life and the stress of worrying what may be wrong with me is really taking its toll.

Any response would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi,

If you go back to your doctor and tell him that you want to see a specialist about your stomach, I don't think he can refuse you. Give it a try and let us know how you get on.

Tessa

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I have an appointment at the hospital on wednesday so i will push them to send me for some tests.

I will keep you posted on my progress.

Thanks

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Hi. I was recently diagnosed with IBS as my dr sent me to hospital for blood tests. This ruled out thyroid/coeliac and worse problems. I had a fissure many years ago and now have the IBS to manage. I really think your Dr should be supportive for your own piece of mind and send you for tests. At least that way you can start trying to manage it. Best of luck. J