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What Causes Abdominal Pain After Having Food?

My husband (age 67) is starting to have pain after eating. He said it feels like he has been wearing pants that are too tight. Also experiencing some constipation. Example: He has been in pain since he had breakfast this morning. He had two hernia repair surgeries last year.
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern.
Abdominal pain after eating may be caused by many factors or medical conditions.Possible causes may include:
-Overeating
-Hot or spicy foods
-Food intolerance/lactose intolerance
-Food allergies
-Celiac disease
-Food poisoning
-Peptic ulcer
-Gallstones
-Irritable bowel syndrome
-And many others
I will advise he tries the following:
*Drink plenty of water and avoid large meals. When you are hungry, start with bland, smaller meals.
*Try an over-the-counter antacid.
*Gently massage your stomach.
*Eat yogurt regularly.
*Avoid solid foods if you’ve been vomiting.
*Avoid greasy, fatty, processed foods.
*Drink herbal tea.
*Don’t take aspirin, narcotics, or anti-inflammatories until you have determined the cause of your digestive distress.
*Avoid alcohol.
*Avoid smoking.
If symptoms persist, you see the Doctor for evaluation.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns
Best regards

Dr Mbuomboh
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What Causes Abdominal Pain After Having Food?

Hi Thanks for posting your query on HCM I have read and understood your concern. Abdominal pain after eating may be caused by many factors or medical conditions.Possible causes may include: -Overeating -Hot or spicy foods -Food intolerance/lactose intolerance -Food allergies -Celiac disease -Food poisoning -Peptic ulcer -Gallstones -Irritable bowel syndrome -And many others I will advise he tries the following: *Drink plenty of water and avoid large meals. When you are hungry, start with bland, smaller meals. *Try an over-the-counter antacid. *Gently massage your stomach. *Eat yogurt regularly. *Avoid solid foods if you’ve been vomiting. *Avoid greasy, fatty, processed foods. *Drink herbal tea. *Don’t take aspirin, narcotics, or anti-inflammatories until you have determined the cause of your digestive distress. *Avoid alcohol. *Avoid smoking. If symptoms persist, you see the Doctor for evaluation. Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns Best regards Dr Mbuomboh