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I Am A 44 Year Old Female. For The Past
Question: I am a 44 year old female. For the past day I have been experiencing a gnawing type pain towards my upper right abdomen. I had a n endoscopy two years ago and was diagnosed with Gerd. I have also been experiencing heartburn on and off for the past week or so. Is the pain related to GERd or is it something else, I was also told I have a mildly fatty liver at the time.
Brief Answer:
Acidity related
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
The symptoms are acidity related.
GERD is one form of acidity related issue.
Your abdominal pain may be due to gastritis and hesrt burn due to GERD. (both acidity related)
You will get relief by taking Omeprazole.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Acidity related
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
The symptoms are acidity related.
GERD is one form of acidity related issue.
Your abdominal pain may be due to gastritis and hesrt burn due to GERD. (both acidity related)
You will get relief by taking Omeprazole.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks for the follow up. I just have one more question can you have a muscle spasm in your upper right abdomen area. I have been experiencing a mild spasm like pain in this area also for a day or so. It lasts a second or two and then goes
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Acidity does not cause muscle spasm.
But yes you can get muscle spasm in that area due to other causes like straining, dehydration etc.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Acidity does not cause muscle spasm.
But yes you can get muscle spasm in that area due to other causes like straining, dehydration etc.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for all of you help- One last question if the spasm were related to my gall bladder I would also experience other symptoms along with the cramping pain am I correct?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, there would be other associated symptoms like radiation of pain to shoulder tip/shoulder blades and sometimes there may be fever or even jaundice.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, there would be other associated symptoms like radiation of pain to shoulder tip/shoulder blades and sometimes there may be fever or even jaundice.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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