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Hello, I M Having A Lot Of Stomach Pain, For
Question: Hello, I'm having a lot of stomach pain, for 4+ weeks. I have a large lump in my stomach, and pain throughout the upper left abdomen area, just below my ribs. I've had a lot of constipation. I went to a medical center (2 weeks ago) and their X-ray only showed impaction, however, the lump seems to be in my stomach causing the most problems. Dime sized. Antacids help a lot, and I only discovered this a day ago. I've been essentially immobile for a few days. I'm thinking this could be some kind of ulcer that isn't healing. Is there something I can get besides over the counter medication to help my stomach? I have no insurance and can't afford $8,000 for CT scans and more X-rays.
No dark stool
No vomiting
Was prescribed a 2 day prescription of Lactulose, didn't do much.
No dark stool
No vomiting
Was prescribed a 2 day prescription of Lactulose, didn't do much.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details and i appreciate your concerns,
As per the query answer is-
1)If there is a mass in the abdomen then investigations are required especially if lump is big in size as medicine would remove it.
2)No ulcers can be felt like a mass in abdomen.
3)You could take MIRALAX if Lactulose is not helping and add fiber supplements.
As antacids are helping take Prizolec two times a day and Tums three times but you have to go for some investigations like Endoscopy if not CT scan.
Medicines would only provide symptomatic relief.
Thanks!
Please go through detailed answer dear.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details and i appreciate your concerns,
As per the query answer is-
1)If there is a mass in the abdomen then investigations are required especially if lump is big in size as medicine would remove it.
2)No ulcers can be felt like a mass in abdomen.
3)You could take MIRALAX if Lactulose is not helping and add fiber supplements.
As antacids are helping take Prizolec two times a day and Tums three times but you have to go for some investigations like Endoscopy if not CT scan.
Medicines would only provide symptomatic relief.
Thanks!
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