25 year old male. stomach pain starting 4 days ago 10th sat.

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25 year old male. stomach pain starting 4 days ago 10th sat. in mid to lower left side of abdomen along with constipation and interminttient nausea and vommiting. pain increased for a couple of days slowly radiating to the other side (right side of his abdomen) may be more severe on right side at this point. several otc meds taken: metamucil, immodium advanced, antacids, simethicone, pepto, zantac, and an antibiotic given by a friend some helped a temperarially. The end of the third day diarrhea set in (possibly caused by the combination of otc's or the antibiotics). the fourth day of this pain today 14th wed. the chills develop then progress to fever 101.2. this abdominal pain has been intermmintent throughout several years though never this severe. have been drinking moderately for several years. just stopped drinking 2 and a half weeks ago. his father 60 has diverticulitis. also 10 month old son developed a fever early morning on the 13th tues. the 3rd day of dads abdominal pain. the previous day 12th monday 10 month old made and apperance at dads work (25 year with pain) where a coworker was present who had just left the previous friday 9th from possible pnuemonia.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on June 14 2006 at 7:22 PM

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Male , Age: 25

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metamucil, tylenol, zantac, phazyme, anitbiotic (not sure which), antacids, malox, immodium advanced, pepto

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I really think that it is time to see a doctor for this pain. Sounds like you've cleaned out your system, so the constipation wouldn't be the cause for the pain at this point. The fever worries me too. It could be a coincidence that your baby has a fever as well, or it could be related.

I suggest that you go get tested for what is called H. Pylori. This is a bacterial infection that people get in the GI tract. It can cause ulcers if left untreated.

The other thing is that you may be have inherited the diverticulosis, and it could also be related to the drinking.

In any case, some diagnostic studies are in order to find the cause. You shouldn't have to live like this, and putting it off could delay or inhibit complete healing.

Kerry

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Reply to Kerry's Post: should baby be tested for h. pylori. could the fever in dad or baby have anything to do with the coworker who may have had pnuemonia. would an emergency room test for bacterial infection or diverticulitis. we do not have insurance so we do not have a gp. would a gp do these test or refer us to a specialist would the er refer us to a specialist or just prescribe some meds. and send us on our way.

There is no way to tell if the fevers are related. Since dad has been in pain for so long, I'd suggest going to the doctor. Finding a GP who will take payments is going to be less expensive than an ER, but if that is your only choice, go there.

Baby should qualify for medicaid if parents don't have insurance.

Your life and well being as well as your babies is way more important than a doctor bill. They will make a payment plan with you that you can work with.

I think dad needs to be tested for h.pylori etc.

If baby's temp stays elevated for more than a day or two, you need to have baby seen as well.

Kerry

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