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How Can Pain In The Upper Abdomen Be Treated?

Had severe upper stomach pain with back pain too. Went to ER thinking I had pancreatitis (had 5 years ago) and they did a CT scan & Xray, blood work and their diagnosis was gas. Gave me all kinds of gas & stool softener meds but two days later the pain is still there. The pain is upper stomach & back below rib cage. I am concerned because I have one kidney (horseshoe) and do not like taking unnecessary meds.
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

When I understand this a problem but first I want to now if you have other intestinal problem like diarea or constipation? And I will suggest to have coproculture test because sometimes intestinal infection give a lot of gas. I think that this will help us understand the real problem. During this time try to have a healthy diet with plenty of water. Hope my advises helps you. Hope to hear from you soon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Pain In The Upper Abdomen Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. When I understand this a problem but first I want to now if you have other intestinal problem like diarea or constipation? And I will suggest to have coproculture test because sometimes intestinal infection give a lot of gas. I think that this will help us understand the real problem. During this time try to have a healthy diet with plenty of water. Hope my advises helps you. Hope to hear from you soon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.