a dear friend of mine died of peritonitis at the age of 29 because doctors were convinced his postoperative pain was actually depression or drug-seeking, doctors, especially ER doctors, are far too likely to see a
psych diagnosis and assume the patient is there with a
psych problem-never mind what the patient says, and never mind test results. in fact, never mind performing any tests.
i've seen it, again and again. yes, you might have something going on with your digestion.