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What Causes Persistent Upper Abdominal Pain With Heart Burn?
I ve had upper right abdominal pain, like heartburn, for 4 days now. Tenderness to touch and uncomfortable. Taking antacids and Zantac 150. Symptoms are only slightly decreasing. Today bowel movements is a little painful. Do I ride this out or seem medical attention?
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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You can have acute gastroenteritis as per history
You can be prescribed rabeprazole 20mg OD for week
Ciprofloxacin and metronidazole like broad spectrum antibiotic can be prescribed
Avoid gastric irritants like...
_excess tea, coffee
_excess spicy foods
_smoking
_stress
Cooked oatmeal help in soothing stomach
Include yogurt daily in diet
If no improvement than further work up needed
Take care
Consult physician for examination and discuss your case and get above prescription
You can have acute gastroenteritis as per history
You can be prescribed rabeprazole 20mg OD for week
Ciprofloxacin and metronidazole like broad spectrum antibiotic can be prescribed
Avoid gastric irritants like...
_excess tea, coffee
_excess spicy foods
_smoking
_stress
Cooked oatmeal help in soothing stomach
Include yogurt daily in diet
If no improvement than further work up needed
Take care
Consult physician for examination and discuss your case and get above prescription
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