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What Causes Pain In The Abdomen After Eating Food?
yes i have been having pain in my stomach high in sternum after eating it does not seem to be any one food it has become more frequent since i had my colonoscopy about 5 weeks ago it is now about two or three times a week i have taken zantac which use to help but now does nothing for me any idea what this could be caused by
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
Hello,
Stomachache after eating, pain in the epigastric area can be many causes. Such as peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, gallbladder stone, GERD or dyspepsia. For Dyspepsia, peptic ulcer and GERD it will respond to Zantac. But Zantac can be intolerance after use 2 weeks, its mean that its not work any more. On my practice, I always use PPI such omeprazole and change the lifestyle that induces stomachache is the fist choice of treatment if not better I increase the dose. But if still not better I add Ranitidine. If still not better I send the patient to upper GI scope to see what is a real diagnosis.
Pain in the body means that there is something wrong. If you experience pain after eating only every once in a while and it is not debilitating, you may want to mention it to your doctor. But if you are experiencing pain after eating on a fairly frequent basis, it is essential that you make an appointment right away with your doctor to ensure that you get an accurate diagnosis and come up with a right treatment plan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General & Family Physician
Stomachache after eating, pain in the epigastric area can be many causes. Such as peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, gallbladder stone, GERD or dyspepsia. For Dyspepsia, peptic ulcer and GERD it will respond to Zantac. But Zantac can be intolerance after use 2 weeks, its mean that its not work any more. On my practice, I always use PPI such omeprazole and change the lifestyle that induces stomachache is the fist choice of treatment if not better I increase the dose. But if still not better I add Ranitidine. If still not better I send the patient to upper GI scope to see what is a real diagnosis.
Pain in the body means that there is something wrong. If you experience pain after eating only every once in a while and it is not debilitating, you may want to mention it to your doctor. But if you are experiencing pain after eating on a fairly frequent basis, it is essential that you make an appointment right away with your doctor to ensure that you get an accurate diagnosis and come up with a right treatment plan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General & Family Physician
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