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Intestinal gurgling

Reever — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:59:01 GMT

Doctor seemed to think my chronic gurglinh was harmless. Sent me to a GI doc who did a colonoscopy but findings were normal. Very strange I cant help but think the Dr missed something. I was told the gurgling sounds were muscular contractions. Dr. Didnt belueve me when I told him it was a disease. The medical profession today just isnt like it was in the 60s when they listened to you and tried to help you find a cure. Now its like a factory, they rush you in and out.

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lolakimono — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:01:19 GMT

@Reever

Have you tried an "elimination" diet to see if the gurgling goes away?

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software — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:05:53 GMT

If that's your only symptom & you had a clean colonoscopy, I don't think you have a disease.

It could be gas. Try an anti-gas OTC product.

@Reever wrote:
Doctor seemed to think my chronic gurglinh was harmless. Sent me to a GI doc who did a colonoscopy but findings were normal. Very strange I cant help but think the Dr missed something. I was told the gurgling sounds were muscular contractions. Dr. Didnt belueve me when I told him it was a disease. The medical profession today just isnt like it was in the 60s when they listened to you and tried to help you find a cure. Now its like a factory, they rush you in and out.

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KingstonsMom — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:13:43 GMT

My DH has the loudest gurgling sounds from his gut that you can imagine!

The last time we were at his Gastro Dr., it was gurgling loudly and I asked him about it and he said that gurgling is a good thing, it means the intestinal system is working, when the gut is totally quiet, that's a problem.

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:22:49 GMT

just curious....did the doctor even ask about your diet before ordering a colonoscopy?

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LTT1 — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:32:36 GMT

@Reever

Not to scare you, but if you think there is something wrong you might want to consider being persistent.

DSIL (sister) died from a lymphoma tumor in her abdomen after a negative colonoscopy.

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Venezia — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:38:08 GMT

So, the doctor told you it wasn't a disease and a colonoscopy has come out normal? But you are telling the doctor that it is a disease? Do you have a medical degree?

I believe in paying attention to your own body, but I think with the tests you've had, it's a bit much to be blaming the doctor for "not listening" to you.

The only test I might recommend (and it's a shame you didn't have it at the same time as the colonoscopy) is an endoscopy to check for signs of celiac disease. You would still need a biopsy to confirm it, but it's a possibility.

My own doctor is anything but a "factory". Her whole practice listens, takes the time you need and provides excellent care. But they don't believe in overprescribing drugs or ordering tests that aren't necessary.

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Reever — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:38:29 GMT

What were symptoms? I'm terrified of cancer can't deal with it.

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aprildreams — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:44:52 GMT

A colonoscopy only looks at the inside of the colon, not the whole inside of the abdomen.

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Reever — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:46:42 GMT

Aprildreams I've been pushing for a Cat scan but my doctor doesn't think it's necessary. I think a cat scan would be the way to go to rule out any tumors. It's not invasive and easy to administer.

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sidsmom — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:54:04 GMT

Give us a food diary of everything you ate, say, in the last couple/3 days...

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LTT1 — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:59:40 GMT

@Reever

She had symptoms for a few months. The doctors were sloppy. The tumor was fast-growing and wrapped around her intestine causing an obstruction.

DBIL rushed her to the ER; she was in excrtiating pain. I think her intestine burst. They did emergency surgery to no avail.

I pushed DBIL to take her to Scott and White in Houston... she was sceduled to be seen the day after this happened.

A total fiasco.

The oncologist said the lymphoma wasn't a "bad" kind to have. No, just no.

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LTT1 — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:10:09 GMT

@Reever

And... my DBIL is a retired pharmacy rep in our area and knew the doctors and their reputations both professionally and personally.

Our medical care in our city used to be known as the finest. One had to suppose that the quality has tapered off.

I think the tumor was originally discovered by CT scan. Wait... then a biopsy, which was not actually accurate because her's mutated so very rapidly. Still, if only she had been more persistent during that first three months. If only...

Sorry for the scary, horrible story. We all know, too, that uterine ca can be "quiet." But there ARE vague symptoms.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:18:34 GMT

@Reever wrote:
Doctor seemed to think my chronic gurglinh was harmless. Sent me to a GI doc who did a colonoscopy but findings were normal. Very strange I cant help but think the Dr missed something. I was told the gurgling sounds were muscular contractions. Dr. Didnt belueve me when I told him it was a disease. The medical profession today just isnt like it was in the 60s when they listened to you and tried to help you find a cure. Now its like a factory, they rush you in and out.

@Reever

So, you say "chronic" ... then this isn't new, but has been happening for many years? Also in childhood?

Since you have already seen a doctor, I also assume you've done some research on the internet .... Mayo Clinic, etc?

What leads you to believe it is a disease .... and what disease do you think you have?

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freakygirl — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:43:16 GMT

oh my gosh, can I relate to that. mom, husband and I have that, though none of us has thought to see a doctor about it. mom's was so loud that it would startle her because she thought someone else was in the room talking to her! lol! I found that funny until it actually happened to me! more lol! hubby gets embarrassed when it happens to him at work. we've tried eliminating some foods we thought to be the culprits, but nope. it still happens.

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HappyDaze — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:57:15 GMT

You know what, my dog had the same thing and we started giving him probiotics and it fixed the issue. My vet says that the probiotics usually fixes gurgling issues when they can't find anything else wrong. I know it is a dog but have you tried taking probiotics? I used to have alot of gurgling as well but since I started taking probiotics I too have rarely experienced them anymore.

I would not assume it is a disease especially since they've tested you. I am all for continuing to push doctors if you feel there is something wrong and they aren't doing anything or dismissing you but it sounds like, in this case, they HAVE tested and there isn't anything serious causing the issue. There are just some people that have more gurlgly stomachs. Please don't continue dwelling on the incorrect belief you have a disease-obsessing on something is not good for your health either.

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Ocalagala — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:19:37 GMT

Google Fodmap Diet. It was recommended to me by my gastro doc. It's an elimination diet developed by a doctor in Australia. It's used to treat issues of IBS, gas, bloating, etc. The premise is that certain Fructans ferment in your gut and cause the reaction you are talking about. It's a strange diet. Apples contain lots of Fructans, tangerines do not. It's an interesting concept. I started by cutting out artificial sweeteners, wheat and sugar. Marked improvement within days. It is not meant as a forever diet. It is too restrictive. After a month or so on the diet you gradually add back foods one at a time and see what happens. After a year on this program I know I can never have anything with artificial sweetner. I can have the occasional piece of pizza, or bagel, but on the whote I avoid wheat flour. Also, certain dairy products & certain raw vegetables don't agree with me and I stay away from them. I am so happy my doctor suggested this. Talk to your gastro about it.

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hopi — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:23:47 GMT

I would be grateful that nothing was found to be wrong.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:45:54 GMT

Maybe the speakers in your tummy need to have their volume adjusted .... lol

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jlkz — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 23:46:21 GMT

Probiotics: rather than spend the $20 on " probiotics ", try using Acidopholus pills for $5. My doctor recommends them whenever I get an antibiotic for bronchitis or sinus infections.

Just remember to refrigerate upon opening.

Once a day...no need to figure out the different timing of each probiotic pill either.