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What Causes Left-sided Abdominal Pain And Numbness While Having Peptic Ulcers?
Question: I have a history of peptic ulcers, generally improved with medications. Often no symptoms at all. Recently, I have had actual stomach pain and numbness on the left side of my stomach. Empty stomach or over full stomach seems to irritate.
Brief Answer:
Do fibrogastroscopy if you haven't done recently
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
l read it carefully and I understand your concern.
From what I am understanding from your explanation its that you are actually taking or tried some medications for the peptic ulcer. You need to take them for a long time (12 weeks) in order to treat the ulcer completely. Either Nexium 40mg, or Omeprazole 20mg, or Lansoprazole 15 mg, once/day before food (generally in the morning.
Also being careful with the diet it's very important. Eat often (every 2-3 hours) and not very much, but small amounts.
If you haven't done a fibrogastroscopy for more then one year, then consider doing one so you can see at what stage its the ulcer.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Do fibrogastroscopy if you haven't done recently
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
l read it carefully and I understand your concern.
From what I am understanding from your explanation its that you are actually taking or tried some medications for the peptic ulcer. You need to take them for a long time (12 weeks) in order to treat the ulcer completely. Either Nexium 40mg, or Omeprazole 20mg, or Lansoprazole 15 mg, once/day before food (generally in the morning.
Also being careful with the diet it's very important. Eat often (every 2-3 hours) and not very much, but small amounts.
If you haven't done a fibrogastroscopy for more then one year, then consider doing one so you can see at what stage its the ulcer.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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