my friend has real bad stomach pains-but doesn’t have the internet to look this up on his own. he says his gut constantly hurts and sometimes has bloody stool. he says it’s not a cramping feeling-it’s just in his lowing gut. it hurts him so bad be can’t hardly stand up stright. [...]
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Bad Stomach Pains, Bloody Stool
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006Sensation in Throat - GERD / Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Wednesday, October 25th, 2006It feels like I have a constant air bubble or burp stuck in my throat. It is worse when I lay down on my back.
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
Short answer to a short question: One possible reason is GERD, meaning gastroesophageal reflux disease. This occurs when acid from the stomach enters the esophagus. You could try [...]
How Much Should I Weigh? Body Mass Index Calculator
Monday, August 28th, 2006How much should I weigh?
Weight is one of the most significant factors that affect your health, and, even more importantly, this is one factor you can actively do something about.
Below you can find a simple calculator. Use it to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Enter your height and weight, then look at the [...]
Vomiting, Diarrhea, Chills - Undiagnosed
Sunday, August 6th, 2006Dear Dr. Joshua, ?
I have been ill since March of 2005, I have explained my symptoms to other doctors that I have seen and have been ignored, or they only treat my current symptom. I have been frustrated and want an intelligent theory instead of drugs. I am 26 now, [...]
Dark Stool
Friday, July 21st, 2006My question to you is: I’ve been having some problems with constipation for about 3 years now. However, I’ve been diagnosed with IBS about 2 months ago(irritable bowel syndrome) and I started taking Zelnorm, which helped me greatly. I”m no longer on the medication and the only thing I take right now is Metamucil, [...]
Continue readingStomach Problems in Africa
Monday, June 26th, 2006I work for the UN and am stationed in Sudan. I tested posted for malaria, and took coartem, then felt fine. I did not go back to the UN doctor for the follow-up test to see if it was gone, because I was in the field. About three weeks later, the malaria symptoms returned, but [...]
Continue readingPain and Fullness in Upper Abdomen, Stomach
Tuesday, May 30th, 2006I have had pain in my upper abdomen for a long time but just thought of it as an ulcer or something. It has gotten worse over time. The pain covers an area about the size of my fist and it is right at the top part of my stomach. I have had gallbladder surgery. [...]
Continue readingFatigue, Indifference, Back Pain, Blood in Stool, Depression?
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006here is a list of my symptoms..all beginning around January 3rdish.
1. chronic fatigue- i could sleep the entire day. i am often tired
when i wake up.
2. intolerance to alcohol - i used to drink pretty much every day and
now even the smell makes me nauseous.
3. chronic back pain - it is primarily in [...]
Nausea in the Morning, Anxiety, Depression, Medication, Vomiting
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006i am suffering from this decease since 1997…….this started like this……..initially i suffered from a strong nausea feeling for some days continously…….and started to vomit what ever i used to eat……this was during my graduation days…….i use to remain very tensed due to this……after so many gastro tests the doctors could not stop the vomiting…….they [...]
Continue readingUlcer, Stomach and Duodenal, Peptic Ulcer
Friday, March 24th, 2006I have been doing research on ulcers. Peptic and duodenal. Can you please tell me the difference between them or if they are both gastric ulcers. I still don’t understand and everything I read seems to contradict each other. What is the difference between peptic, duodenal & gastric or are they the [...]
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