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What Causes Pain On The Right Side Of The Abdomen?
Question: Hello, I am concerned because I have pain on my right side, at the waist line, also I get pain under my shoulder blade when I eat. No fever. I take magniseum every day but my stools have developed an odor like clams.
My family suffers from gallbladder problems. The pain is minimal but I feel it most during a bowl movement. Also I burp a lot, a new issue.
My family suffers from gallbladder problems. The pain is minimal but I feel it most during a bowl movement. Also I burp a lot, a new issue.
Brief Answer:
as explained in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/76 - pain on right - at waist line - under shoulder blade when you eat - takes Magnesium every day - but stools have developed the an odor like clams - family history of gall bladder problems - more pain during bowel movement - new issue of burping a lot...
As per the history you have provided, this looks to be as follows:
The pain under the shoulder blade while eating can be due to esophagitis/ GERD
The pain in loin on right side with stools smelling like clam can be due to severe colitis or entero-colitis.
This can be diagnosed by the following:
Clinical evaluation and examination by a Doctor.
tests of blood and stool.
Ultrasonography and CT scan of the abdomen if required on failure of medical management. As also Colonoscopy.
A course of a PPI like Omeprazole,
Antacids particularly whenever you are on empty stomach.
A course of an antibiotic, Metronidazole, probiotics can help to get you a cure.
If the course of such medicines does not help you, you need a reference to the Gastroenterologist for further investigations and management .
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
as explained in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/76 - pain on right - at waist line - under shoulder blade when you eat - takes Magnesium every day - but stools have developed the an odor like clams - family history of gall bladder problems - more pain during bowel movement - new issue of burping a lot...
As per the history you have provided, this looks to be as follows:
The pain under the shoulder blade while eating can be due to esophagitis/ GERD
The pain in loin on right side with stools smelling like clam can be due to severe colitis or entero-colitis.
This can be diagnosed by the following:
Clinical evaluation and examination by a Doctor.
tests of blood and stool.
Ultrasonography and CT scan of the abdomen if required on failure of medical management. As also Colonoscopy.
A course of a PPI like Omeprazole,
Antacids particularly whenever you are on empty stomach.
A course of an antibiotic, Metronidazole, probiotics can help to get you a cure.
If the course of such medicines does not help you, you need a reference to the Gastroenterologist for further investigations and management .
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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