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Was Suffering From Stomach Pain And Sharp Needle Pain In Stomach. Why Am I Weak?
hii doctor....i was suffereing from stomach ache and needle like sharp object hurting my lungs sometimes and pain in ribs.so, i took CBC in that everything is normal expect lymphocyte and monocyte count low. So, doctor said there is nothing to worry. He gave antibiotics and other medicine. So, what would u say. i am feeling very weak and unable concentrate on my work. Is it dangerous do u think i should have more examinations.If so,what are they?
Tue, 21 Aug 2012
Hello!
Your pain might be caused by either stomach ulcer, gall stones or intercostal neuralgia (what is most probable). However it is always advisable to rule out heart attack or ischeamic heart disease when pain in chest appears.
You should have an abdomen ultrasound (what should rule gall stones out), gastroduodenoscopy (to rule peptic ulcer out), some blood tests including pancreas and liver enzymes, magnesium and calcium level (shortage of this ions may result with some nerves irritation including intercostal nerves) an at least ECG to rule out heart problems.
Hope this will help
Your pain might be caused by either stomach ulcer, gall stones or intercostal neuralgia (what is most probable). However it is always advisable to rule out heart attack or ischeamic heart disease when pain in chest appears.
You should have an abdomen ultrasound (what should rule gall stones out), gastroduodenoscopy (to rule peptic ulcer out), some blood tests including pancreas and liver enzymes, magnesium and calcium level (shortage of this ions may result with some nerves irritation including intercostal nerves) an at least ECG to rule out heart problems.
Hope this will help
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