Having Mild Upper Abdominal Pain. What Is The Cause And Cure?

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012

Question: Hello doctor .Iam having very mild stomach pain at the upper abdomonial region since 3 days.I have taken gastric tablet no improvement.Motion is semisolid and today morning once i had loose motion which is bit slimy and dark.If i press my stomach i cant notice where is the pain.Iam really tenced like anything.Plese tell me what is the reason?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (48 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini, Gastroenterologist and I am pleased to answer your question.

Loose stool with slime and abdominal pain may be due to stomach bug.

A stool test may be done for analysis.

You may need a course of antibiotics and antispasmodics.
Taking probiotic supplements would be hasten the recovery.

I hope that answers your question.

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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

I am taking following tablets.
Ornidazole Tablets IP 500mg 1-0-1 5days.
Rabeprazole Tablets IP 20mg 1-0-0 10days.
ViBact Capsules 1-0-0 10days.
Is this correct medicines?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Hi,
yes , these are the right medicines.
You also need to get your stool tested.

If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this service.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar