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What Causes Nausea And Abdominal Pain After Receiving A Morphine Shot?
Question: I went to the website today with stomach pains and nausea they drew blood had me pee in a cup and gave me a shot of morphine that temporarily helped said that I had high blood sugar but I have never had problems with my sugar before prescribed me a anti acid pill like pepsid and sent me on my way I have already taken the pill and in extreme pain and can barely move I am trying a laxative but I really don't know what to do what should I do?
Brief Answer:
Extreme abdominal pain requires being seen promptly, even if seen before.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You say you went to the website today - do you mean an ER? Urgent Care?
If you are in even more pain than before, and it is extreme pain as you noted, then you need to go to the ER. I don't know which part of your abdomen you are having pain in, but an infection might be causing your blood sugar to rise abnormally. Also I don't know what country you are in (location wasn't included) so I don't know what infections might be possible. Appendicitis can cause extreme pain but other problems with abdominal organs can also, including gastritis/stomach or duodenal ulcers, gallstones, pancreatitis. If you are having that much pain, you may also need abdominal imaging studies. So I advise that you go in to the ER now.
Extreme abdominal pain requires being seen promptly, even if seen before.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You say you went to the website today - do you mean an ER? Urgent Care?
If you are in even more pain than before, and it is extreme pain as you noted, then you need to go to the ER. I don't know which part of your abdomen you are having pain in, but an infection might be causing your blood sugar to rise abnormally. Also I don't know what country you are in (location wasn't included) so I don't know what infections might be possible. Appendicitis can cause extreme pain but other problems with abdominal organs can also, including gastritis/stomach or duodenal ulcers, gallstones, pancreatitis. If you are having that much pain, you may also need abdominal imaging studies. So I advise that you go in to the ER now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I'm sorry yes I meant the ER I have auto correct I am in the US I have been diagnosed with gastritis before and my pain is in the left side of my stomach up under my breast but my stomach feels swollen
Brief Answer:
Thoughts on this
Detailed Answer:
If the symptoms feel similar to when you've had gastritis in the past, it could be that again, as that can give pain in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. Also, GERD (acid reflux) will cause pain there, like heart burn. But given how extreme your pain was (and maybe still is) is the reason why going back to the ER would be warranted, in case there was something worse. Without being able to do an exam and take a more complete history, it's hard to say. The Pepcid should help, but may take a few days to do so. You may need something stronger though if it is an ulcer or severe gastritis - such as pantoprazole. If the pain returns and is severe, please do go back in. Also, you note that your stomach feels swollen. If it is hard and distended then you need to be seen (as opposed to if it feels just bloated).
I'll give some recommendations for treating gastritis but I cannot say for sure that that is what is going on. Generally, you don't want to put too much food in the stomach at once as stretching the stomach causes an increase in acid production. Eat small amounts but more frequently, not spicy, avoid acidic foods such as citrus and tomatoes, and avoid caffeine. Absolutely no alcohol, cigarettes, aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Elevate the head of your bed, and avoid eating within 2 hours of going to bed.
Is it possible that you have food sensitivities or intolerances, such as to wheat or dairy?
How long have your symptoms been going on and was there a predisposing event?
How high was your blood sugar?
Do you have any ongoing illnesses or do you take any medications (for any reason) or supplements?
Thoughts on this
Detailed Answer:
If the symptoms feel similar to when you've had gastritis in the past, it could be that again, as that can give pain in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. Also, GERD (acid reflux) will cause pain there, like heart burn. But given how extreme your pain was (and maybe still is) is the reason why going back to the ER would be warranted, in case there was something worse. Without being able to do an exam and take a more complete history, it's hard to say. The Pepcid should help, but may take a few days to do so. You may need something stronger though if it is an ulcer or severe gastritis - such as pantoprazole. If the pain returns and is severe, please do go back in. Also, you note that your stomach feels swollen. If it is hard and distended then you need to be seen (as opposed to if it feels just bloated).
I'll give some recommendations for treating gastritis but I cannot say for sure that that is what is going on. Generally, you don't want to put too much food in the stomach at once as stretching the stomach causes an increase in acid production. Eat small amounts but more frequently, not spicy, avoid acidic foods such as citrus and tomatoes, and avoid caffeine. Absolutely no alcohol, cigarettes, aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Elevate the head of your bed, and avoid eating within 2 hours of going to bed.
Is it possible that you have food sensitivities or intolerances, such as to wheat or dairy?
How long have your symptoms been going on and was there a predisposing event?
How high was your blood sugar?
Do you have any ongoing illnesses or do you take any medications (for any reason) or supplements?
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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