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What Causes Intermittent Sharp Pain Above The Navel?
I m having a sharp pain above my belly button in my stomach, and it s coming and going in waves at a time. It happens every few hours and It worsens when I m hungry but also slightly comes back while I m eating. I ve been constipated but finally went to the bathroom today but my pain is back but not as severe. It also hurts when I push above my belly button
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
hello dear,
I understand your concern.The pain above the belly button, which happens when you are hungry most probably due to duodenal ulceration.You have to reduce spicy food, tea , coffee etc to reduce the ulceration. You may try drinking cold milk. Avoid very hot food. Eat at regular intervals and have small quantity of food rather than a bulk meal.You may try to take gastric acid blockers such as pantoprazole 40mg 1 tab in the mornings before food for reducing your gastric acid secretion.There are some other medicines as sucralfate for the duodenal ulceration. You discuss it with your treating doctor. Do not take much stress, because stress can aggravate the condition. Relax.Try doing meditation yoga etc to reduce your stress. Hope i Answered your question.Thank you
I understand your concern.The pain above the belly button, which happens when you are hungry most probably due to duodenal ulceration.You have to reduce spicy food, tea , coffee etc to reduce the ulceration. You may try drinking cold milk. Avoid very hot food. Eat at regular intervals and have small quantity of food rather than a bulk meal.You may try to take gastric acid blockers such as pantoprazole 40mg 1 tab in the mornings before food for reducing your gastric acid secretion.There are some other medicines as sucralfate for the duodenal ulceration. You discuss it with your treating doctor. Do not take much stress, because stress can aggravate the condition. Relax.Try doing meditation yoga etc to reduce your stress. Hope i Answered your question.Thank you
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