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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Pain In The Stomach Area
I am having a numb sensation when I crouch over and begin to stand up is when I feel it on my right side of stomach area under the rib cage. What is this? I haven t been throwing up nauseated or anything. Bowels move slow because I take opiates. I m really concerned. Sometimes it s painful to the touch slightly. But mostly when I go from sitting or crouched to standing I notice it numb.
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
Hi,
For numbness and pain in the stomach area while taking opioids, a healthcare professional determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and treat you.
Treatment options may vary depending on the cause, but some general approaches might include:
* Adjusting opioid dosage or switching to an alternative medication: Sometimes, changing the type or dosage of opioids can help alleviate side effects such as stomach-related symptoms.
* Combination therapy: Your doctor may prescribe additional medications to manage the symptoms, such as non-opioid pain relievers or medications that target nerve-related pain.
* Lifestyle modifications: Making certain lifestyle changes can be beneficial, such as adopting a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress reduction techniques, and maintaining proper posture.
* Physical therapy: In some cases, physical therapy may be recommended to strengthen abdominal muscles and improve overall posture and body mechanics.
* Nerve blocks or injections: In certain situations, your healthcare provider may suggest nerve blocks or injections to target specific nerves that may be causing the pain and numbness.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Umer Farooq, General & Family Physician
For numbness and pain in the stomach area while taking opioids, a healthcare professional determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and treat you.
Treatment options may vary depending on the cause, but some general approaches might include:
* Adjusting opioid dosage or switching to an alternative medication: Sometimes, changing the type or dosage of opioids can help alleviate side effects such as stomach-related symptoms.
* Combination therapy: Your doctor may prescribe additional medications to manage the symptoms, such as non-opioid pain relievers or medications that target nerve-related pain.
* Lifestyle modifications: Making certain lifestyle changes can be beneficial, such as adopting a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress reduction techniques, and maintaining proper posture.
* Physical therapy: In some cases, physical therapy may be recommended to strengthen abdominal muscles and improve overall posture and body mechanics.
* Nerve blocks or injections: In certain situations, your healthcare provider may suggest nerve blocks or injections to target specific nerves that may be causing the pain and numbness.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Umer Farooq, General & Family Physician
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