Good morning,
I am a 54 year old male, I am HIV+ (undetectable). Approximatley 4 months ago I started getting swelling in the lower left side of my stomach, it was'nt caused by anything to do with diet, I went to the Drs and I was told it was acid reflux and was given gaviscon, I found this a ridiculous diagnosis, but they have to be right, they are the professionals. If I stood in front of a mirror you could clearly see the swelling to one side of my body, from directly under my ribcage down to my waist. About 6 weeks ago I noticed a change in my bowel movements, I would go from solid to mushy to runny, then it changed to yellowy coloured thin long floating with holes and specks that looked to me like blood, I tried several times to see a Dr and could never get an appointment so I just left it, for the past 3 weeks I have been constipated, its painful to pass and when I do I still feel the need to go more, the stools are seperate floating chunks now, that have an almost glossy coating, dark brown with holes that are red or black speckles. I am in agony with stomach bloating and pain like i am full up, severe lower back pain, i have swollen neck and sore throats, find it hard to swallow but not all of the time, have lost 15 kilos in a month, have no appetite and severe headaches.. sorry folks this is so long....What should i do, many thanks