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What Causes Sharp, Stabbing Pain In Lower Right Abdomen And Cough?
Question: A couple of days ago I began having very sharp, stabbing pain in my lower right quadrant. I've had a cough and had been shoveling out most of the weekend so I attributed it to pulling a muscle. It feels like a huge ball of gas but bowel movements are regular and I have no other symptoms. The area that hurts is about the size of a fifty cent piece. It is starting to radiate to the left quadrant and I'm struggling to find a comfortable position. I currently do not have health insurance (going through a very ugly, stressful divorce - might be a contributing factor, as well) so I'm trying to do what I can from home. I've been taking Ibuprofen and Tylenol and applying a heating pad but none of those have provided much relief. Today I purchased anti-gas (OTC) medication but still no relief. I had a hysterectomy 6 years ago and this is a new problem.
Thank you very much for your time.
Thank you very much for your time.
Brief Answer:
Might be colitis, capsule omeprazole, probiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
It might be due to colitis.
Presently I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, and smoking.
Eat bland diet, eat diet rich in fibres diet, avoid meat for few days, do not lie down immediately after food, walk for 15 minutes post food. Avoid eating heavy meals instead go for small frequent meals. Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise. Eating citrus fruits will be beneficial.
I would suggest you to take capsule omeprazole 20 mg twice daily 1/2 hour before food for 1 week. You can take over the counter antacid three times a day. You can take probiotic like sporolac or ecobion, and curd which will be beneficial. Kindly follow the measures for 15 days, your symptom should subside.
I would have suggested you to follow this for a week, and observe for any improvement.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Might be colitis, capsule omeprazole, probiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
It might be due to colitis.
Presently I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, and smoking.
Eat bland diet, eat diet rich in fibres diet, avoid meat for few days, do not lie down immediately after food, walk for 15 minutes post food. Avoid eating heavy meals instead go for small frequent meals. Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise. Eating citrus fruits will be beneficial.
I would suggest you to take capsule omeprazole 20 mg twice daily 1/2 hour before food for 1 week. You can take over the counter antacid three times a day. You can take probiotic like sporolac or ecobion, and curd which will be beneficial. Kindly follow the measures for 15 days, your symptom should subside.
I would have suggested you to follow this for a week, and observe for any improvement.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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