
What Causes Severe Stomach Pain, Nausea, Bloating And Constipation?

Question: Hello, my name is XXXXXXX I am 69 years old. Yesterday I had severe stomach pain in the pit of my stomach. Felt nauseous, bloated and constipated. Pain persisted through evening and finally had bowel movement (diarrheal) and stool was completely black and thick. Bloated feeling subsided, had some discomfort in stomach. Had another bowel movement this morning and still black and thick. Mild discomfort on right side of back. Thank you for your attention to this......
Brief Answer:
Visit gastroenterologist. Endoscopy recommended.
Detailed Answer:
hi.
thanks for posting query at HCM.
recording your age and going through your history, upper GI endoscopy is recommended.
differentials include gastritis, gastric/ duodenal ulcer, bleeding lesion ( tumor).
endoscopy is a investigation of choice if stomach ache is accompanied with "one OR more" of following:
age>55,
anemia
loss of weight
black stool
bloody vomiting
in addition , following tests are advised;
1. complete blood cell count
2. stool test for occult blood
3. urinalysis
4. urea breath test for H.pylori maybe considered
any further questions are welcomed.
wish you good n sound health
regards
dr Tayyab Malik
Visit gastroenterologist. Endoscopy recommended.
Detailed Answer:
hi.
thanks for posting query at HCM.
recording your age and going through your history, upper GI endoscopy is recommended.
differentials include gastritis, gastric/ duodenal ulcer, bleeding lesion ( tumor).
endoscopy is a investigation of choice if stomach ache is accompanied with "one OR more" of following:
age>55,
anemia
loss of weight
black stool
bloody vomiting
in addition , following tests are advised;
1. complete blood cell count
2. stool test for occult blood
3. urinalysis
4. urea breath test for H.pylori maybe considered
any further questions are welcomed.
wish you good n sound health
regards
dr Tayyab Malik
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