What Causes Severe Upper Abdominal Pain During Bowel Movement?

Posted on Tue, 1 Sep 2015

Question: I am female and 51. overweight with sleep apnea which is being treated. in great health otherwise. my labs are perfect great blood pressure and I exercise regularly. I am regular with bowels as well. here is my problem. My stomach frequently feels like I have taken medicine without food. I have not. Once in awhile I get extreme upper abdominal pain while having a bowel movement. it is on the right side between my hip bone and my rib cage. it is a horrible tearing feeling. There is no discoloration of the stools and no blood. The pain does not linger. The only medications I take are OTC allergy pills and Nexium 24 hour.

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gall stones to be ruled out as well as gastritis

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

if you were my patient, i would rule out gall bladder issues like gall stones through ultrasound of the abdomen first. If that is not it i would schedule a gastroscopy to rule out any gastritis or ulcer.
Spcific treatment like gall bladder surgery or antacids would follow depending on the results.

Best regards

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