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Suggest Treatment For Severe Stomach Pain And Loss Of Appetite
Question: Moderate to severe stomach pain, loss of appetite, feeling full, difficulty with BM
Brief Answer:
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is recommended
Detailed Answer:
hi.
thanks for posting query at HCM.
i read your question and understood your concern.
under your current clinical scenario, your strongly advised to visit a gastroenterologist at the earliest and fix an appointment for undergoing upper GI endoscopy. this would give a better picture of the throat, esophagus , gastroesophegeal junction and stomach. Further course of action maybe advised accordingly.
endoscopy is an absolute indication in a patient with stomach discomfort/pain; if "one" OR more of following is present :
age is>55
anemia
weight loss
onset of progressive symptoms ( heartburn followed by dysphagia , coughing)
melena (black stool) OR blood vomiting
furthermore; diet modification is advised.
1. low fat diet; avoid red meat and canned food
2. add plain yogurt to meals
3. less salt intake
4. avoid alcohol and junk food and beverages
5. eat dinner at least 2 to 3 hours before going to bed
6. do not eat stomach full ( small meals)
7. ispagula husk with water may aid in bowel movement
8. 2 tsp edible pure olive oil early in morning also helps in bowel movements
9. warm water intake advised
hope to answer your concern.
any further questions are welcomed
wish you good and sound health.
regards
dr Tayyab Malik
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is recommended
Detailed Answer:
hi.
thanks for posting query at HCM.
i read your question and understood your concern.
under your current clinical scenario, your strongly advised to visit a gastroenterologist at the earliest and fix an appointment for undergoing upper GI endoscopy. this would give a better picture of the throat, esophagus , gastroesophegeal junction and stomach. Further course of action maybe advised accordingly.
endoscopy is an absolute indication in a patient with stomach discomfort/pain; if "one" OR more of following is present :
age is>55
anemia
weight loss
onset of progressive symptoms ( heartburn followed by dysphagia , coughing)
melena (black stool) OR blood vomiting
furthermore; diet modification is advised.
1. low fat diet; avoid red meat and canned food
2. add plain yogurt to meals
3. less salt intake
4. avoid alcohol and junk food and beverages
5. eat dinner at least 2 to 3 hours before going to bed
6. do not eat stomach full ( small meals)
7. ispagula husk with water may aid in bowel movement
8. 2 tsp edible pure olive oil early in morning also helps in bowel movements
9. warm water intake advised
hope to answer your concern.
any further questions are welcomed
wish you good and sound health.
regards
dr Tayyab Malik
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