I have been experiencing pains in intestines, bloating , nausea , light-headed, and gas. I am a male age 54. The symptoms are not always present, but when they are it is quite debilitating. I am left feeling very sick and have to lay down. This has been since April 2012. I have switched to lactose free milk, and eat mostly soups. When the symptoms are present I loose appetite and have lost over 40 pounds since it started. I wouldn t mind the weight lose, but the pain and sick feeling is driving me crazy. Could stress be a factor, or depression? My mother died in April and that is when I started noticing this problem. I have been to my doctor and he just gave me pills for nausea.
Hello welcome to the forum Yes, the symptoms could be due to underlying stress as you are experiencing them since April when your mother passed away, which is a big stressor in anybody's life (I am really sorry for that). These could be the symptoms of underlying depression for which I advise you to consult a psychiatrist. However, keep in touch with a general physician for symptomatic treatment of your gastric trouble which is also important as you are losing weight. Hope it helps Good Luck Thanks