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What Causes Random Sharp And Aching Pains All Over Abdomen?
Question: I have been having the weirdest array of symptoms. I have had random sharp or aching pain all over my abdomen, mostly in the right side in all different places, up by rib cage line, like a stick in my side, center of my back, stomach area, middle of the abdomen. All over the places. I had one instance of a strange, strong thumping feeling in my chest like a really strong heartbeat. It only lasted for a few seconds, and when it was over I felt a sort of head rush from it. I have been burping and farting a good amount. So far it has only happened once, but it totally freaked me out. Could all of this be gas or ibs or anything like that. I have heard things of aortic aneurysms, but I am 28 good blood pressure, good cholesterol, no family history, and I am female, 5'9" 200 lbs. What the hell is going on with me?
Brief Answer:
Course of Medicnies - investigations - IBS if reports are negative
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
To recapitulate: Female / 28 - random sharp and aching pains all over abdomen - mostly right - up by rib cage line - like a stick in side - center of back - middle of abdomen - once a strange strong thumping feeling in chest like strong heartbeat for a few seconds - head rush - burping and farting - Wants to know the reasons - heard about aneurysm - thinks of gas or IBS ... not visited a Doctor nor tried any medicines.
With the very proper history you have provided I would think of the following with actions to be taken in chronological way :
First of all I would advise you to visit a Doctor, preferably a Surgeon for clinical evaluation and actual physical examination. This will also facilitate to get you a valid prescription of:
A 5 day course of an antibiotic, Metronidazole, probiotic and symptomatic and supportive treatment in the form of an anti-spasmodic medicines along with for the anxiety and the stress you are manifesting in the form of heart rush and head rush.
I hope this all help you get a cure.
Such a problem can not be due to the Aortic aneurysm or so.
If there is no complete relief or some symptoms persist, further tests are required, which may be:
-Tests of blood: CBC, Thyroid function, sugar, urea and creatinine and as required after a clinical evaluation.
-Tests of urine and stool.
-Ultrasonography to start with and confirmed by a CT scan.
-Colonoscopy if required.
-Any other tests as may be decided on physical examination and clinical evaluation.
If all the tests are negative, this can be very well treated on the lines of IBS.
If a certain finding is conclusive of a specific problem, get treated for that particular problem.
I hope this answer helps you to get started the most proper evaluation and treatment with the hope of getting a proper diagnosis.
Please feel free to ask further relevant questions or if you feel that there is a gap-of-communication.
Course of Medicnies - investigations - IBS if reports are negative
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
To recapitulate: Female / 28 - random sharp and aching pains all over abdomen - mostly right - up by rib cage line - like a stick in side - center of back - middle of abdomen - once a strange strong thumping feeling in chest like strong heartbeat for a few seconds - head rush - burping and farting - Wants to know the reasons - heard about aneurysm - thinks of gas or IBS ... not visited a Doctor nor tried any medicines.
With the very proper history you have provided I would think of the following with actions to be taken in chronological way :
First of all I would advise you to visit a Doctor, preferably a Surgeon for clinical evaluation and actual physical examination. This will also facilitate to get you a valid prescription of:
A 5 day course of an antibiotic, Metronidazole, probiotic and symptomatic and supportive treatment in the form of an anti-spasmodic medicines along with for the anxiety and the stress you are manifesting in the form of heart rush and head rush.
I hope this all help you get a cure.
Such a problem can not be due to the Aortic aneurysm or so.
If there is no complete relief or some symptoms persist, further tests are required, which may be:
-Tests of blood: CBC, Thyroid function, sugar, urea and creatinine and as required after a clinical evaluation.
-Tests of urine and stool.
-Ultrasonography to start with and confirmed by a CT scan.
-Colonoscopy if required.
-Any other tests as may be decided on physical examination and clinical evaluation.
If all the tests are negative, this can be very well treated on the lines of IBS.
If a certain finding is conclusive of a specific problem, get treated for that particular problem.
I hope this answer helps you to get started the most proper evaluation and treatment with the hope of getting a proper diagnosis.
Please feel free to ask further relevant questions or if you feel that there is a gap-of-communication.
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