My husband has scary symptoms

Hi

My husband is 43 years old and over the last month has lost 1.5. stone. He is slim anyway and now looks pretty awful and is weighing 65kg fully clothed. He is also very pale and I think slightly jaundiced. He has lost his appetite and when he does eat, it sits heavy in his stomach and then he has to go to the bathroom. His stools are yellow. He also has had major mood changes and is very irritable. 

He has had his stool tests done and they came back clear. He had his bloods done at the start of the week and I am really scared he has cancer. I lost my mum to cancer when I was 30 and I am finding this whole situation very stressful. In addition, he has only been to see a nurse as the receptionist won't let him book a GP appointment until the end of the month.

  • Hello there

    I am sorry to hear about the symptoms your husband is experiencing and appreciate what a worry this must be for you both.

    Unfortunately no one here can say what may be going on and it is important these tests are carried out to find out more. Hopefully the blood tests may highlight something to help guide what other tests or referrals to the hospital may be needed.

    Whilst you husband may have seen the nurse and not doctor it seems they have been able to arrange some tests so they may be a nurse practitioner who are trained to assess symptoms and arrange tests and referrals if needed. If the nurse is concerned they can also discuss with the GP or arrange an appointment for your husband to see them.

    I hope you both know more soon but do let the nurse or surgery know of any further changes to his health in the meantime and in an emergency or where you cannot get through to the practice call NHS 111 for advice.

    Best wishes

    Naomi