Stomach Inflammation

[jjdarrough]

I have a 9 year old who has been having weight loss and vomiting. She had an endoscopy today. They took some biopsies. Her lower stomach was real red, inflamed, and irritated. The doctor could not tell right off what that could be since she is on prevacid 2x day Any thoughts on what can cause the irritatiion?

[Rya]

I have a 9 year old who has been having weight loss and vomiting. She had an endoscopy today. They took some biopsies. Her lower stomach was real red, inflamed, and irritated. The doctor could not tell right off what that could be since she is on prevacid 2x day Any thoughts on what can cause the irritatiion?

My non-physician opinion is that vomiting can irritate the stomach like that, although the fact that it is in the lower stomach is concerning. Did the doctor look at her intestines today? If not, has she had any constipation? And, have you noticed any rhyme, reason, or pattern to the vomiting?

[Rya]

I just read your other post. It looks like you made the connection between constipation and vomiting already. You mentioned that you have gluten in your household. I've heard other people say they can make this work, but others are so sensitive, I wonder if she is getting cross contamination anyway. If that's the case, it's no fault of yours - this gluten monster is a tricky one.

I'll share a story with you. I was diagnosed a summer when I was living with my mom. I got better on the gluten-free diet while I was with her, but really truly improved when I moved back into my apartment by myself. I was fine for the 6 months I lived by myself, but when I moved in with a roommate this January I started feeling dizzy, my stomach was a little big, but I had gained weight, too. But my classic symptom never manifested itself. When I left my roommate's apartment for a week in April, the vague symptoms I couldn't pin down went away. Each time I returned to the apartment after that, I had my classic reaction.

We didn't share utensils or any food or sponges - nothing. I cleaned religiously before I used the kitchen. I never figured out where exactly the contamination came from, but it was there.

I can't say with certainty one way or another if this is the case for you. But, if it is possible for your household to go gluten-free, you may give it a try. And, as I'm sure you already are, keep following closely with your doc.