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What Causes Nausea, Stomach Cramps, Bloating And Headache?
I am suffering from nausea, mild stomach cramps, bloating, headache etc. been four or five days now and happened a few times recently. I had gastritis last year. Could it have returned? I am in middle of menopause and started HRT about six months ago. Didn t seem to have side effects to begin with but pills I am on do state these as possible side effects. Am thinking of seeing doctor.
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
Hi
Thanks for asking
Based on your query my opinion is
1. Yes, HRT can cause the symptoms you have mentioned.
2. However you need to rule out gastritis for abdominal pain and nausea.
3. Other causes being hormonal changes due to menopause.
4. Progesterone causes nausea/ abdominal pain and headache( due to water retention).
5. You can take antacids with antiemetics along with antispasmodics.
6. If it does not settle you will need a reduction in dosage of HRT.
Hope this helps
Regards
Thanks for asking
Based on your query my opinion is
1. Yes, HRT can cause the symptoms you have mentioned.
2. However you need to rule out gastritis for abdominal pain and nausea.
3. Other causes being hormonal changes due to menopause.
4. Progesterone causes nausea/ abdominal pain and headache( due to water retention).
5. You can take antacids with antiemetics along with antispasmodics.
6. If it does not settle you will need a reduction in dosage of HRT.
Hope this helps
Regards
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