[26F] Experiencing chronic nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, possible diagnoses include:

• Gastroenteritis: This is an inflammation of the digestive tract, often caused by a virus, bacteria, or parasites. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, gastroenteritis usually resolves on its own within a few days, which doesn't align with your long-term symptoms.

  • Treatment typically involves rest, hydration, and over-the-counter remedies to alleviate symptoms.

• Gastroparesis: This is a condition where the stomach can't empty itself of food in a normal way, which can cause nausea and vomiting. Gastroparesis can be caused by damage to the vagus nerve, which controls the digestive system. However, you haven't mentioned any conditions that might cause this nerve damage.

  • Treatment typically involves dietary changes and medications to help the stomach empty more effectively.

• Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): This is a condition that can occur in some heavy long-term users of THC, a component of cannabis. Symptoms include severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. These symptoms can be relieved by hot showers or baths and typically resolve within days to weeks after discontinuing cannabis use.

  • Treatment involves stopping the use of cannabis.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): This is a common disorder that affects the large intestine and can cause cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. However, you haven't mentioned any constipation.

  • Treatment typically involves long-term management of diet, lifestyle and stress. More-severe symptoms can be treated with medication and counseling.

What you can do

It would be best to consult a doctor about your symptoms so that they can provide a formal assessment and order relevant tests if necessary. In the meantime, you can try the following to relieve your symptoms:

1. Keep a food diary to track what you eat and how you feel afterwards. This can help identify any food triggers.
2. Stay hydrated. This is especially important if you're experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, as these can cause dehydration.
3. Consider reducing or eliminating your use of THC to see if this helps alleviate your symptoms.

What you should look out for

Reasons to see a doctor more urgently:

• If your symptoms worsen or don't improve
• If you notice blood in your stool or vomit
• If you experience severe abdominal pain
• If you have difficulty swallowing or feel full quickly when eating
• If you experience unexplained weight loss

Please remember that while I strive to provide accurate information, I'm not a doctor and this advice should not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional.