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Stomach Swells, Hurts, Sensation Of Food Being Stuck In Chest. Tests Normal. Appendix Removed. Suggestions?
I see a dr often because my stomach swells and hurts for no apparent reason....I just had my appendix removed but my stomach still swells....they test my stool and results are fine...sometimes when I eat I feel like everything is sitting in my chest so I try to chew it more but it doesn't help....also I can't burp...only if I throw up.....so can u help
Mon, 20 May 2013
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
With the available described symptoms, there appears to be possibility of esophageal (food pipe) obstruction and decreased gastrointestinal motility.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up.
You should also go for complete blood count, blood sugar, thyroid profile, and renal function test.
You should also go for endoscopy and urea breathe test for H. Pylori & to rule out possibility of esophageal obstruction.
Treatment depends on exact diagnosis.
Meanwhile, you should also take proton pump inhibitors along with prokinetics.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Thanks for posting your query.
With the available described symptoms, there appears to be possibility of esophageal (food pipe) obstruction and decreased gastrointestinal motility.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up.
You should also go for complete blood count, blood sugar, thyroid profile, and renal function test.
You should also go for endoscopy and urea breathe test for H. Pylori & to rule out possibility of esophageal obstruction.
Treatment depends on exact diagnosis.
Meanwhile, you should also take proton pump inhibitors along with prokinetics.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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