Marvin H. asked
I haven't been able to eat for 4 days. I feel hungry for a second, then I feel bloated most of the time. I have alternating diarrhea and constipation, unintentional weight loss, and loss of appetite. I am experiencing stress and have a family history of irritable bowel syndrome. My thyroid status is fine, and there is no family history of inflammatory bowel disease. I am not running any intermittent or recurrent fever. What could be causing this and what can I do about it?
January 31st, 2024
Sharon W. answered
The symptoms you are experiencing could be related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), acute gastriti...
January 31st, 2024
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