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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pain In The Ribs And Nausea
Question: so i have been having a on and off pain on my left side by the ribs. Pain varies between annoying to sharp. Was having nausea and pain every time i ate. This has been happening for about a month now. However lately i feel almost shaky and sometime out of breath. I did go to the doctor Tuesday and they subscribed me Omerprazole 20pg to see what happens i guess. It doesn't seem to make a difference. Lastly I don't know if this has anything to do with it but my monthly is 3 weeks late. But that could be just stress from dealing with the stupid pain though. Have any idea what this could be?
Brief Answer:
You need to relax, use medication and start lifestyle changes with that.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.
Your problem seems to be caused by Stomach/gut upset,Your doctor started you on omeprazole for two weeks you should take that for two weeks and then see if that has worked or not, stomach issues take some medicine adjustment most of the times like you might need a 40mg dose of omeprazole or a prokinetic with that, but we do start with simple lower doeses as you doctor has done here, in next visits he might readjust your medication. It is very important to modify your lifestyle along woth the treatment you are taking, otherwise treatment would not be effective, here is what you need to do.
1) Avoid coffee, caffeine, Fizzy drinks , junk food, smoking, alcohol (What ever is relevant).
2) Take small multiple meals instead of few larger ones.
3) Drink much fluids.
4) Use fruits and vegetables more than meat.
5) Use fiber diet like fruits vegetables whole grain bread and fiber supplements if needed.
6) Stay physically active. 15-20 minutes of walk daily is important to keep gut motility fine.
7) If you are over weight reduce it.
8) After trying out all these measure you can use syrup gaviscon thrice a day this will keep a check at your gut PH.
9) DO NOT use pain killers specially NSAIDs.
Pay regular follow up visits to your doctor and do not panic , I would again stay lifestyle modification is probably more important than medication. Follow it.
I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
You need to relax, use medication and start lifestyle changes with that.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.
Your problem seems to be caused by Stomach/gut upset,Your doctor started you on omeprazole for two weeks you should take that for two weeks and then see if that has worked or not, stomach issues take some medicine adjustment most of the times like you might need a 40mg dose of omeprazole or a prokinetic with that, but we do start with simple lower doeses as you doctor has done here, in next visits he might readjust your medication. It is very important to modify your lifestyle along woth the treatment you are taking, otherwise treatment would not be effective, here is what you need to do.
1) Avoid coffee, caffeine, Fizzy drinks , junk food, smoking, alcohol (What ever is relevant).
2) Take small multiple meals instead of few larger ones.
3) Drink much fluids.
4) Use fruits and vegetables more than meat.
5) Use fiber diet like fruits vegetables whole grain bread and fiber supplements if needed.
6) Stay physically active. 15-20 minutes of walk daily is important to keep gut motility fine.
7) If you are over weight reduce it.
8) After trying out all these measure you can use syrup gaviscon thrice a day this will keep a check at your gut PH.
9) DO NOT use pain killers specially NSAIDs.
Pay regular follow up visits to your doctor and do not panic , I would again stay lifestyle modification is probably more important than medication. Follow it.
I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
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