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Is Mild Pain In My Upper Stomach Caused By Ulcer?
Hi, I have a mild pain in my upper stomach, it hurts a few days a week, it s been going on for about a year on and off. I went to my Dr. a year ago and was given Prilosec, which I did not see a difference. I eat healthy, I don t have any unusual stool (normal). It s not heartburn, it s not bad enough to go to the Dr. again, but it has waken me up from sleep a few times (3) last month. I m thinking it may be and ulcer, but I don t have any of the symptoms. My family has a history of gallbladder, but I don t have symptoms. Not sure to ignore or have a ultra sound or some sort of x-ray. Your help would be appreciated!
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Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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Hello,
Pain in the epigastrium is commonly due to gastritis, acid reflux, lactose intolerance, drinking alcohol, overeating, IBS, peptic ulcer disease, etc.
You are suggested to get clinically examined & assessed by a GP, get CBC, Urinalysis, Imaging tests, etc done to get treated at the earliest.
In the meantime avoid oily spicy junk food. Take antacids & PPI's for relieve. You can take spasmol (spasmoproxyvon), one sos when needed.
Take high fiber diet & stay well hydrated. Avoid constipation & stay well hydrated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Pain in the epigastrium is commonly due to gastritis, acid reflux, lactose intolerance, drinking alcohol, overeating, IBS, peptic ulcer disease, etc.
You are suggested to get clinically examined & assessed by a GP, get CBC, Urinalysis, Imaging tests, etc done to get treated at the earliest.
In the meantime avoid oily spicy junk food. Take antacids & PPI's for relieve. You can take spasmol (spasmoproxyvon), one sos when needed.
Take high fiber diet & stay well hydrated. Avoid constipation & stay well hydrated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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