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What Causes Recurring Pain In Upper Abdomen?

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2014

Question: I get cyclical pain in my upper abdomen during the day that lasts for about 10 seconds than goes away.My appetite is good.My bowel movements start out solid than become loose.This has been going on for 5 days now.My 11 year old daughter has had the same symptoms for the last two days.I don't have fever or nausea that you usually see with a stomach virus.My stomach feels bloated.I feel better in the morning and as the day progresses and I eat. the cyclical intense pain returns

Has a response been sent to my question yet,I haven't received any notification.

Answered by Dr. Arun (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide information...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.
I understand your health concern,
I am your Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialist answering your query.

- I want to know few questions from you. Abdominal pain is associated with blood in stool or not? Is it associated with particular food? Is it associated with bad smell or any smell? Do you have diabetes or something chronic illness? Have you undergone any laboratory testing of the stool? Do you have reports?

I will be happy to answer all your future concern.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist.
Wish you a best health at health care magic.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Arun (28 minutes later)

Hello Dr XXXXXXX No I have not had any tests as of yet.I do not have any blood in my stool and the pain is not associated with any food.I do not suffer from any chronic illnesses.The bowel movements do smell,but no particular odor.I will call my GI doctor tomorow to make an appt.I thought initially that it was something I ate or a virus since my daughter is experiencing the same symptoms but the duration makes me doubtful.I am wondering if we are both suffering from some sort of parasitic infection from something we ate.Nobodyelse(thankfully) in my family is experiencing the same symtoms.

Answered by Dr. Arun (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely infections (Gastro enteritis)

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

- From above discussion, it look like bacterial, viral or parasitic infection. Further confirmation can be possible by microscopic examination and culture and sensitivity of the stool.

I will be happy to answer your further concern, kindly come back with query.

If you are satisfied with my answer kindly rate me as five star and close the discussion.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju