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What Causes Abdominal Pain When With Family History Of Colon Cancer?
Question: I have some abdominal pain from few Month early.which is not very severe. Also I have a constipation since I tried diet about 2 years ago and also after cataract surgery.
I have a lots of farts thought smellless,usually after reliving some of consitipation,pain start,usually lower part ,but I feel all of the part of my abdomin feel very discomfort. I have no problem other than that,also no back pain.
My aunts had pancreatic cancel and my brother had colon cancer.
I will have screening for regular check up, but I am very nervous and sensitive any discomfort and pain.
Also I have a depression because from healthy concern and fear of cancer,I take medication,
The thing is I have farts ,I feel ok.
What can I do and what are you thinking about?
I have a lots of farts thought smellless,usually after reliving some of consitipation,pain start,usually lower part ,but I feel all of the part of my abdomin feel very discomfort. I have no problem other than that,also no back pain.
My aunts had pancreatic cancel and my brother had colon cancer.
I will have screening for regular check up, but I am very nervous and sensitive any discomfort and pain.
Also I have a depression because from healthy concern and fear of cancer,I take medication,
The thing is I have farts ,I feel ok.
What can I do and what are you thinking about?
Brief Answer:
Chronic low-grade indigestion and flatulance; get tests done
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
Thank you for providing a detailed history.
You are having a chronic low-grade indigestion and associated flatulance. The constipation adds to your problem.
In such cases, I advise the following-
Diet modification- avoiding rich spicy food, taking lots of water and dietary fibers, avoiding alcohol and smoking if any.
Taking small frequent meals increase digestion and helps keep away such issues.
Exercises- regular exercises like brisk walking, swimming, cycling enhances metabolism.
Pantoprazole-levosulpiride daily for about a month will be very helpful.
Lactulose syrup or ispaghula husk before bed as and when required for constipation.
Antacids containing simethicone, probiotics or activated charcoal might help relieving flatulance problems.
Now you should get an ultrasound abdomen done. Colonoscopy or other studies can be done later if required. A stool test, a complete blood count, liver function test etc should be done to rule out any other causes.
Chances of cancer seem unlikely till now. So dont worry. All other medicines can be continued.
You can consult your treating or family doctor and get the above prescribed.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Chronic low-grade indigestion and flatulance; get tests done
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
Thank you for providing a detailed history.
You are having a chronic low-grade indigestion and associated flatulance. The constipation adds to your problem.
In such cases, I advise the following-
Diet modification- avoiding rich spicy food, taking lots of water and dietary fibers, avoiding alcohol and smoking if any.
Taking small frequent meals increase digestion and helps keep away such issues.
Exercises- regular exercises like brisk walking, swimming, cycling enhances metabolism.
Pantoprazole-levosulpiride daily for about a month will be very helpful.
Lactulose syrup or ispaghula husk before bed as and when required for constipation.
Antacids containing simethicone, probiotics or activated charcoal might help relieving flatulance problems.
Now you should get an ultrasound abdomen done. Colonoscopy or other studies can be done later if required. A stool test, a complete blood count, liver function test etc should be done to rule out any other causes.
Chances of cancer seem unlikely till now. So dont worry. All other medicines can be continued.
You can consult your treating or family doctor and get the above prescribed.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Is it possible to have imaginary abdominal pain?and specially is the pain after reliving is ths cause of the chronic indigestion andflatulance?
Brief Answer:
imaginary pain is not impossible
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for writing back.
Well one might not have pain actually but may feel like he is in distress. This is purely psychological and yes, there are many such people, we call them hypochondriac.
But in case of chronic indigestion and flatulance, occasional abdominal pain is not uncommon.
So you might really have mild to moderate pain and it may not only be a feeling of pain.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
imaginary pain is not impossible
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for writing back.
Well one might not have pain actually but may feel like he is in distress. This is purely psychological and yes, there are many such people, we call them hypochondriac.
But in case of chronic indigestion and flatulance, occasional abdominal pain is not uncommon.
So you might really have mild to moderate pain and it may not only be a feeling of pain.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Thank you so much,and it was a great help.
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
You are welcome.
Wish you good health.
Regards.
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
You are welcome.
Wish you good health.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
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