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Could this be Bowel / Stomach Cancer

chris_n
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Hi all

In about December my stomach started playing up, i had one day of diarrhoea that did go quickly.  Anyways since then all day every day my stomach has been making loud and i mean loud gurgling / rumbling noises.  Everyone around me can hear them and its worse after i have eaten but they are there all the time.

Before Christmas i did go and see a GP (not mine as he was on Holiday) she was very dismissive and although she did a physical check of my stomach bascially sent me on my way and made me feel like i had waisted her time.

So on to today..the noises are still there louder than ever and show no sign of going away.  I am going to make an appointment with my GP but waiting times are about a week, I am 41 year old male by the way.

Could this be a sign i have bowel / Stomach Cancer? Dr google is freaking me out and i am conviced i now have that.

Thanks for any input

Chris

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  • Hello Chris and welcome to Cancer Chat!

    I’m sorry you are feeling poorly and dismissed by the GP you saw before Christmas. Have you managed to book an appointment with your GP after that?

    Looking up things on “Dr Google” is something we all do from time to time, but at least in my experience the more we do the more we worry so try to refrain from doing so if you can.

    As for the question you ask, if you feel like speaking to someone on the phone you can give our cancer nurses a call, they are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040, this phone number is free of charge from a UK landline.

    Also, I'm including here some links from our web page with information on stomach and bowel cancers. I hope this helps to ease your mind a bit Chris and do come back when you have a minute to let us know how you are getting on. 

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Renata
    Hi Many Thanks for your reply and taking the time to provide me with some links. I have had a look at these and it does not mention rumbling tummy anywhere, I have made an appointment for my GP for the 23rd of Feb. I will report back as if others suffer this particular symptom it might be a good reference thread. Again many thanks for your help
  • Offline in reply to chris_n

    Just a follow up as promised, my normal also didnt seem concerned by my noisey tummy (which is as bad as it ever was) but decided to get a stool sample (x3) anyways i have just got my results and they have come back as negative for blood in stool.

    He also did a thorough exam of my tummy etc and has biascially said that i have nothing to worry about and its looking like IBS.

    Chris

  • Offline in reply to chris_n

    Thanks for sharing Chris. Exactly the same here and feel less anxious about my going to gp in a few days now.

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