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Question: I am onto the 3rd day of getting very strong stomach pains across my belly they come every 10 - 15 minutes last about 1 minute then go away - but always have a dull stomach pain when not getting strong pains, had diarrhea on 1st day and nausea / vomiting over 2nd 3 rd day when pain is strong. I have gotten this 4 times in last 12 months but not this bad, they usually go away after going to the toilet like bad wind. i have been to doc and hospital they didnt know what was tests comes back ok said may be inflammation of stomach i have to have a proper scan done soon they just done a quick one at hospital to make sure no gall stones etc... can u help me with the pain or info on what i can do
Brief Answer:
Home care & expert advise.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query. I have read it & understood your concern.
From your symptoms, you seem to have inflammation of stomach( gastritis ) which can be due to over eating ( specially spicy food)/excess alcohol/ infection due to bacteria or viruses/ food intolerance ( lactose or gluten )/ regurgitation of bile.
Any of above cause leads to irritation of lining of stomach, inflammation causing nausea, vomiting, bloating of abdomen & pain. Infective gastritis can affect intestinal inflammation with acute pain
* You should consult a gastroenterologist for this the earliest. After examination & investigations he would pin point the cause & offer you specific treatment.
Home care- Till you can see gastroenterologist-
- To avoid spicy, hot & difficult to digest food.Eat light bland diet
- Antacid/ deflatulent like gelusil MPS ( 2 spoons three times a day).. over the counter would help. Proton pump inhibitor like Ranitidine would ease the irritated mucosa( 150 mg twice a day )
- Do not foment or massage abdomen, before consulting doctor.
I hope the answer was both informative & useful to you. Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.
Home care & expert advise.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query. I have read it & understood your concern.
From your symptoms, you seem to have inflammation of stomach( gastritis ) which can be due to over eating ( specially spicy food)/excess alcohol/ infection due to bacteria or viruses/ food intolerance ( lactose or gluten )/ regurgitation of bile.
Any of above cause leads to irritation of lining of stomach, inflammation causing nausea, vomiting, bloating of abdomen & pain. Infective gastritis can affect intestinal inflammation with acute pain
* You should consult a gastroenterologist for this the earliest. After examination & investigations he would pin point the cause & offer you specific treatment.
Home care- Till you can see gastroenterologist-
- To avoid spicy, hot & difficult to digest food.Eat light bland diet
- Antacid/ deflatulent like gelusil MPS ( 2 spoons three times a day).. over the counter would help. Proton pump inhibitor like Ranitidine would ease the irritated mucosa( 150 mg twice a day )
- Do not foment or massage abdomen, before consulting doctor.
I hope the answer was both informative & useful to you. Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.
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