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What Causes Abdominal Distention And Cramps?
My stomach is distended, uncomfortable with a feeling of fullness that does not go away. Mild pain similar to stomach cramps. I just finished a dose of prednisone for sciatica nerve pain. Could this and the taking of Aleve be causing a type of gastritis ? Just a general feeling ill and tired.
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Aleve is an anti-inflammatory medicine that can irritate stomach and might cause gastritis. The distended stomach with a feeling of fullness that does not go away is due to stomach problems.
Stop taking Aleve or any other anti-inflammatory medicine and report this to the doctor who prescribed to you. OTC PPIs should be started (e.g. Omeprazole) with antacids after eating.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Aleve is an anti-inflammatory medicine that can irritate stomach and might cause gastritis. The distended stomach with a feeling of fullness that does not go away is due to stomach problems.
Stop taking Aleve or any other anti-inflammatory medicine and report this to the doctor who prescribed to you. OTC PPIs should be started (e.g. Omeprazole) with antacids after eating.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
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