What Could Be Causing Pain Left Side Of My Abdomen ?

Posted on Wed, 17 Jan 2024

Question: I am a 47 year old female. For past few days have been experiencing a strange empty stomach feeling even after eating along with a bit of reflux. Last night I began to experience a strange cramping pain left side of my abdomen by my belly button. I am currently taking 20 mg of omesperole per day. What could be causing this pain?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (47 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gastritis/ colitis, please give more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Noted your history and understood your concerns.
As per the history you have provided the commonest causes I can think about are as follows:
Gastritis.
Colitis.
Please continue Omeprazole.
Soft bland diet.
Add on Antacid syrup, on empty stomach when needed and see if it helps for acidity, reflux and pain.
Also watch stool: for any changes in color, consistency, smell , mucus, tarry stools .
You may take antispasmodic if the cramps are troublesome.
Also watch for the instigating and enhancing factors for the symptoms that you have, it can be foods, beverages, stress, anxiety.
If the symptoms are not resolving or getting worsened then you may need an examination by a Doctor and supporting investigations to find the cause and get specific treatment.
Please give feedback.
Is this for the first time that you have these symptoms or experienced similar things in past?
Take care.
Awaiting for your feedback and results.
Dr T Chandrakant.

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