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This question was answered on Tue 17, Jun 2008 07:05pm by Dr Paul S, MD

Liver & pancrea's cancer ruled out with lab work. Ultra Sound is next step soon


    
Asked by user (Female; 61; Hysterectomy, gall bladder removed 10 yr. ago, Westnile virus 2005 followed by urinary track infections for months. Then diagnosed with an auto immune disease about one year ago. Also barrett's esophagus. IBS for 10 yr; Relevant drugs:Nexium, excedrin occasional along with Tylenol. (no excedrin any longer) ) on Mon 16, Jun 2008 08:32pm

After having severe constipation lasting 14 days i haven't felt well in the stomach area. Had to drink 8 bottles of Mag. citrate to get the 2 episodes of constipation to break. Thought i had an ulcer after that. Losing weight (4 months since constipation) Lost 20# so far even tho i eat very well. No fatty foods. Stomach has a terrible icky feeling, pain between my hip bones across abdom. Headaches. Bowel's a butter scotch (bile) color. Sometimes very loose. Sometimes mucus & bile combined. My father died of stomach cancer. Is there any hope this isn't stomach cancer? Also I get a colonoscopy every 3 yr. & they always remove polops.
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Answer by Dr Paul S, MD  on Tue 17, Jun 2008 07:05pm:

Hi there. From what you have described, all of these symptoms can be really part of your irritable bowel syndrome, however, the weight loss is the real cause of concern. The fact that you have barrett's esophagus really predisposes you to the development of esophago-gastric cancer, which may also present with your current symptoms. I suggest that aside from the ultrasound, you also discuss with your doctors regarding doing an esophago-gastroscopy, and possibly do some biopsy on the site of barrett's esophagus. Until then, continue to eat well,especially foods high in fiber to aid in your bowel movement. Wishing you all the best. Regards and God bless.

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