Severe stomach pain

@n8trmom
Look up gastroparesis and see if this doesn't sound like what your son is going through. Is he by any chance diabetic and taking the diabetic shots like Wegovy that a lot of people started taking for weight loss? They are saying those can cause gastroparesis.
I was one that got it out of the blue, but I was in my late 30's to early 40's. I don't know what caused mine, but I know what it feels like to have an attack that ends in non-stop dry heaves that won't stop without going to ER for IV medication.
Does he almost always feel full, like he ate a full meal?? If so, good chance he has gastroparesis. It is an issue with the digestive system when it is very slow in digesting the food he eats. When I start to have an attack my upper abdomen, under my ribs, but more centered, gets extremely hard and starts in spasms. If I don't catch it when it first starts it goes into vomiting and diarrhea and then dry heaves. My GI wrote me a script for Phenergan Suppositories, since nothing goes through the stomach. I lay down to keep it in and when the mouth starts getting real dry I know it is working and I am able to fall asleep and when I wake up the horrible pain is gone, but it feels like someone kicked me in the abdomen for several days.
Very small amounts of food for meals, with more meals each day is how I handle it. I use a lot of bone broth to keep my protein levels up, and use ginger tea to keep the stomach settled and aid digestion. I also use yogurt but only the varieties made without dairy. Does your son have a lactose intolerance?? Good luck in getting him better. It would be difficult to go through at that young age.

Could it be gastroparesis? Or I'd or ibs?
Just some common things that could lead to. If anxiety is also in mix then explore FND, AMPS.

Not saying he has any of these just things to explore as alot of them have similar treatments (except ofcourse crohns)

Hi Have you tried Peppermint Tea, I take this three times a day. You can also get Peppermint tablets to take with water. Good for Nausea, Bloating and Indigestion. I have Irritable bowel syndrome, which is also helped by Peppermint. You could try cutting out all dairy products and wheat which causes a lot of problems with the digestion system. Hope this helps.

Greetings. I have been having some bad stomach pains that come and go. My stomach is also bloated. Also, I discovered a pulge on the side of my bladder. The pulge does not hurt and can be pushed back in easily. I went to the hospital the schedule a thorough examintion. Doc thinks I have an inguinal hernia, but must test for sure. The stomach issue might be something else. So, I have to wait. And that is where I freak out. Because I am thinking, could it be appendicitis? I do not feel feverish, nausiated nor have I vomited.
I know I should wait until I can get tested, but I wanted to see if I could get some feedback first. Thanks.

Hello, you should probably look into a gastroenterologist doctor that knows what they're talking about as I have had a year of non-stop stomach issues and pain, Now I am having to have surgery as they found a huge mass in my stomach which is called a fibroid tumor and need surgery now in a few weeks. You need a second opinion is my best advice to you.

Hello, Midnightstar1001,

My appendix burst when I was in my twenties. It was misdiagnosed as gastroenteritis.
Emergency surgery saved my life. I was never so sick in my life--nausea, vomiting, fever, couldn't straighten up. Toxic fluids throughout my body. Awful.

Forty some years later, I woke up one morning with a small bulge on my lower left abdomen. It made me feel full, bloated, mildly nauseous. Was diagnosed as an inguinal hernia. Had a laparoscopic repair with mesh at 70 years old. The repair weakened two other areas that suddenly seemed ready to herniate. My abdomen was severely compromised. I couldn't bear down for bowel movements. Became dependent on laxatives. Have had chronic constipation ever since (three years). Used red light therapy and exercise for three years to try to heal/strengthen the weakened areas. Not trying to scare you away from surgery, but sometimes hernias are not symptomatic, don't get worse or, if they do, progress very slowly. A second opinion could be very valuable.

Best of luck to you, my friend!

I really don’t know what you’re talking about to be honest and second you don’t know my medical history with a simple comment lol. I am having surgery and not looking for a second opinion as I have had every test done and what will a second opinion do for me?! I don’t have a hernia so I think your lost with my comment as I am with yours lol. I am sorry for even trying to help wow lol.

So sorry, Midnightstar1001. My response was meant for rjoestein. I apologize for my mistake. Guess I'll blame it on my cancer meds. 😏

It’s okay sorry I wish you all the best.

Hello @rjoestein and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am sorry to hear of your stomach pain and bulge. You might contact the doctor who examined you and ask if you were tested for appendicitis. If you find out that you were tested and if there was no evidence of appendicitis, that might put your mind at ease.

When will you be tested for the hernia matter? Have you been referred to a GI (gastroenterologist) specialist to check for stomach problems?