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What Causes Pain And Bloating In My Stomach?

I have had e-coli which has nearly gone but I now have a bloated stomach and pain at the top of my stomach after I eat. I have just had a breath test which came up negative. Could the e-coli have damaged by stomach lining and that is causing the pain?
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Hi ! Good eveining. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.
If I were your doctor, I would test the stool also for cysts of ameba, which is not an uncommon finding.If positive, a course of anti amebic would cure the condition. Otherwise, I would go for some proton pump inhibitor drug, along with a probiotic, and completely avoid eating from outside if you do, which could be a major factor in getting intestinal infections. Also go for more roughage and enough liquids in your diet.

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Hi Deniselexi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Before I answer your query, I would like to know the following to help you better:

1) Were you completely well before four years with no such symptoms ?
2) Does the pain gets well of its own, or with some medication ?
3) Do you take Advil for this pain or any other problem and for how long ?
4) Do you suffer from any acidity or burning sensation behind your sternum ?

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes Pain And Bloating In My Stomach?

Hi ! Good eveining. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would test the stool also for cysts of ameba, which is not an uncommon finding.If positive, a course of anti amebic would cure the condition. Otherwise, I would go for some proton pump inhibitor drug, along with a probiotic, and completely avoid eating from outside if you do, which could be a major factor in getting intestinal infections. Also go for more roughage and enough liquids in your diet. Detailed Answer: Hi Deniselexi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Before I answer your query, I would like to know the following to help you better: 1) Were you completely well before four years with no such symptoms ? 2) Does the pain gets well of its own, or with some medication ? 3) Do you take Advil for this pain or any other problem and for how long ? 4) Do you suffer from any acidity or burning sensation behind your sternum ? I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.