Will I be wasting my own and the GP's time?

[Globalti]

I've booked an appointment to see my GP on Friday about two trivial matters:

1 - In the last few years whenever I eat bread, especially sticky moist bread that's high in gluten, I get painfully bloated guts and I fart like a horse. I know that as I age I am less able to digest gluten so is there actually any point in going to see him? He will probably just ask: "Have you tried gluten-free bread?"

2 - In the last few years I've grown some nasty hard little piles on my bottom. They don't really cause me pain when I walk or cycle although they get a bit sore if I'm heavy-handed with the loo paper. I know at as I age piles are to be expected so is there actually any point in going to see him? He will probably just ask: "Do they bleed or cause you pain when cycling? No? Be grateful then!"

What does the panel think?

 

[ColinJ]

1. Avoid the bread and see how you get on.
2. I am the same age as you and I don't get heaps of piles - ha ha! My suggestion is to go very heavy on fruit and veg, and very light on meat.

 

[Globalti]

How will eating fruit and veg stop small hard lumps appearing on my bottom? I have a regular bowel habit and don't need to strain to pass stools.

 

[gavroche]

Go and see your GP, it is his job to see to any ailments you have.

 

[ColinJ]

How will eating fruit and veg stop small hard lumps appearing on my bottom? I have a regular bowel habit and don't need to strain to pass stools.

In your case then it might not help. Many people are not regular and do strain, in which case a change of diet probably would help.

Perhaps you should see your GP to investigate what is causing the problem before it potentially becomes more serious?

 

[Drago]

GP, just check the Nuremberg's are OK.

 

[Flying Dodo]

1) It could be gluten, or it could be bread itself, so try a period of gluten free stuff first to see.

2) Re the piles, as they're normally due to constipation, it could be part of a wider issue regarding low level food allergies linked to 1).

Perhaps look at your overall diet first, as chances are the GP won't suggest anything useful.

 

[Tanis8472]

I'm sure you will get to the bottom of it

See them if you need to.

 

[numbnuts]

1. celiac disease
2. no idea
3. never ask an internet doctor

 

[midlife]

Best go and see them, they like to see actual lumps they can poke with a finger . Makes a change from the worried well

 

[Globalti]

Thanks, I'll go then. Collect your consultancy fees from me next time we meet in the pub.

 

[Salty seadog]

GP, just check the Nuremberg's are OK.

e's a cockney geezer

 

[Cycleops]

White bread is poison. I never eat it. Switch to wholemeal. Can't comment on the gluten issue but I wouldn't think its relevant.
Are you getting bleeding? I used to suffer like that (blood and itching) and changed my diet to eat more roughage, vegetables and fruit. Porridge or muesli for breakfast. After a few months I had no problems at all. I don't believe piles are age related.
See what the quack says and take it from there.

 

[Alan O]

Rule #2.14.1a: Never ask for medical advice on an Internet forum.

 

[classic33]

1. celiac disease
2. no idea
3. never ask an internet doctor

You were beat to it.

Rule #2.14.1a: Never ask for medical advice on an Internet forum.