I need help thank you very much - #19953
Hello, for the past three days I've had an intense, almost painful feeling of hunger, as if I haven't eaten anything and I'm constantly hungry. Along with that, I have burps and chills. It's worth noting that I had gastroenteritis three weeks ago, followed by a number of digestive issues, many of which were stress-related. What could be causing this, and how can I calm this very bothersome hunger? Thank you so much for your answers, as I'm very worried.
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The symptoms described are most consistent with post-gastroenteritis gastric irritation and heightened stomach sensitivity, often worsened by stress and anxiety. After a stomach infection, the gastric lining can remain inflamed and overly responsive, leading to acid-related “false hunger” sensations, frequent burping, and autonomic symptoms such as chills, even when the body does not truly need food. This condition is common, benign, and reversible. With appropriate measures such as regular small meals, avoidance of gastric irritants, stress reduction, and short-term acid-suppressive treatment if needed, the symptoms typically improve gradually over days to weeks.
Hello dear See I think probably there is reoccurrence or incomplete elemination of previous infection. Iam suggesting some tests. Please share the result with gastroenterologist in person for better clarity Stomach USG CBC Esr Serum ferritin Colonoscopy Endoscopy Culture Urine analysis Serum rbs Lft Rft Please donot take any medication without consulting the concerned physician Regards
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