hello, please my friend has a stomach upset, anytime he gets hungry and doesnt eat anything he feels a sharp pain in his abdominal wall, and anytime he eats, he tends to defecate. Please what are the cause for this ailment and possibly treatment? Thanks
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history for your friend. The history is very typical of IBS- Irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor.  This cripples him / her socially too As a precaution the following tests are done:Investigations:*Routine blood investigations like Complete blood picture, blood sugar, urea, creatinine, liver function tests, thyroid function tests.*Urine -routine and microscopy*Stool: routine, microscopy, occult blood, culture and sensitivity.*Ultrasonography of abdomen, *Colonoscopy All these investigations should be within normal limits for one to say you have IBS. Get an opinion of a Gastroenterologist and get started with proper treatment and your friend will be fine.