
Suggest Treatment For Constant Upper Left Abdominal Pain

Any feedback is appreciated.
Most likely intestinal flora disturbance due to long term antibiotics use
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing HCM,
Have gone through your complete history all your tests are perfectly normal.As you said you were on antibiotics from a very long time.Your problem is most likely related to depleted intestinal flora due to long term antibiotics and medicine use.
Just follow what ever i advice for a few weeks and you will feel much relieved,Most likely there is no problem in your abdomen.The problems are just a side effect of long term therapies and medication.
Firstly let me give you a brief idea about what is intestinal flora?
Our body has its own enviroment called gut flora..Gut flora is the complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans. The intestinal microflora is a complex ecosystem containing over 400 bacterial species. The flora is sparse in the stomach and upper intestine, but luxuriant in the lower bowel.Long term use of these antibiotics destroys this flora and can lead to various problems with digestive system like indigestion,abdominal pain,belching, bloating and increased gas formation loose motion or constipation.These symptoms may vary from person to person.
.I would suggest you to start good quality probiotics for a few days.Probiotic mechanisms of action include enhancement of the epithelial barrier, increased adhesion to intestinal mucosa, and concomitant inhibition of pathogen adhesion production of anti-microorganism substances and modulation of the immune system.In LAY MANS language it contain a lot of bacteria's which forms a part of normal gut flora.A antispasmodic like dicyclomine can be taken for 3 days.
Apart from medicines few other life style changes are adviced-
- Increase XXXXXXX warm water intake
- Do not drink water during and after meals
- Eat small meals (rich in fiber),Avoid spicy,oily and heavy meals.
- Eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- Drink COLD milk and and AVOID junk food.
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
- do some exercise early in the morning
- avoid carbonated drinks
Thanks follow up after a week.
I assure you you will feel much better with in a week.

Answered by

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
