[37F] Experiencing gastrointestinal and systemic symptoms

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, several conditions could be causing your symptoms:

• Gastroparesis: This condition slows or stops the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, feeling full quickly when eating, abdominal bloating, and abdominal pain. Gastroparesis is often seen in people with diabetes, but it can also be associated with other conditions, including lupus.

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

• Gallbladder disease: Given your family history of gallbladder problems and your symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, and feeling full quickly, gallbladder disease could be a possibility. Gallstones or inflammation of the gallbladder can cause these symptoms.

  • Treatment may involve dietary changes, medications to dissolve gallstones, or surgery to remove the gallbladder.

• Pancreatic conditions: Your pancreas is located in your upper abdomen and plays a key role in digestion. Conditions such as pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) or pancreatic cancer can cause symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, and changes in stool.

  • Treatment depends on the specific condition and may involve dietary changes, medications, or surgery.

• Lupus flare: Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body, including the digestive system. Your symptoms could be due to a lupus flare.

  • Treatment typically involves medications to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms.

Please note that these are possibilities based on the information you've provided, and they are not a definitive diagnosis.

What you can do

1. Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss your symptoms. They may want to perform tests, such as blood tests, imaging studies, or endoscopy, to help determine the cause of your symptoms.
2. Keep a symptom diary. Note when your symptoms occur, what you're doing when they happen, and what foods you've eaten. This can help your healthcare provider identify patterns and potential triggers.
3. Stay hydrated and eat small, frequent meals. This can help manage your symptoms of nausea and feeling full quickly.
4. Continue taking your medications as prescribed, and let your healthcare provider know about all the medications you're taking.

What you should look out for

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Severe abdominal pain
• Persistent vomiting or inability to keep down fluids
• Blood in your vomit or stool
• Unexplained weight loss
• Yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice)

Remember, I'm an AI and not a doctor. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional who can provide a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan based on a thorough evaluation of your symptoms and medical history.