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Experiencing Sharp Stabbing Pain Across My Stomach Area Under The Rib Cage
I am a 42 year old female with a history of Diabetes, take metformin 2x's a day, I have a blood clot in right lung and behind right knee for over a year now and currently monitored on Coumidan. I am having sharp stabbing pains across my stomach area under the rib cage!
Fri, 28 Feb 2014
Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach.
However, an Electrocardiogram should be done to rule out any Cardiovascular pathology.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals).
They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief.
Given the fact that you have a history of Diabetes & clots, it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as:
1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods
2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration
3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.
4. Avoid smoking & alcohol.
5. Keep away stress, think positive.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach.
However, an Electrocardiogram should be done to rule out any Cardiovascular pathology.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals).
They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief.
Given the fact that you have a history of Diabetes & clots, it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as:
1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods
2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration
3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.
4. Avoid smoking & alcohol.
5. Keep away stress, think positive.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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