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What Causes Stinging Pain In The Right Side Of The Abdomen And Indigestion?

Posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017

Question: I have been having this his burning like stinging pain on the upper right side of abdomen and straight down that same side with a lot of gas indigestion and very bad smelling stools. I was told I have gurd about a year ago but Dr said to take over the counter meds for it. This has happened before for short spells and relieved in a few days but now it comes back every time I eat or drink coffee . Coffee seems to really kick it off . I also feel like I have to have a b.m. Most all day long ??? What's up with me ?? Sorry so long . XXXXXXX , I'm 61
And overweight with type2 diabetes too!

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Another attack of GERD or ulcer,upper endoscopy recommended...

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I am sorry for the health problems you are going through.

The burning, stinging pain on the upper right side of the abdomen with lots of gas indigestion and very bad smelling stools especially every time you eat or drink coffee are suggestive of hyperacidity problems of the stomach:
- GERD
- or ulcer?

Upper endoscopy recommended to determine the right diagnosis.

For the moment, I highly recommend to :
- continue antacids like Mylanta or Gaviscon; Nexium
- it is very important to follow a healthy diet: avoid coffee, spicy, oily, fried foods or any other food/drink that would trigger hyperacidity or make it worse
- have frequent meals, and small portions
- chew up slowly
- increase fluids intake
- try to walk or get more in movement to help your bowels move and digest better
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora

I still advise to discuss with your doctor to run upper endoscopy.
All the best. Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar