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What Causes Stomach Ache While On Prednisone For Bronchitis?
I have had a couple bouts of strong stomach pain starting up under breast bone and moving down to abdomen. I am on prednisone for bronchitis and that is when it started. I am having stomach pain right now but haven t had a prednisone since breakfast.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Suggestive of Prednisone induced gastritis. Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, upper abdominal pain, ulcer in the stomach or duodenum, and bleeding are the important side effects of corticosteroids like Prednisone.
You need to consult your doctor for the medication such as proton pump inhibitors to prevent the stomach related side effects of Prednisone.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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What Causes Stomach Ache While On Prednisone For Bronchitis?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Suggestive of Prednisone induced gastritis. Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, upper abdominal pain, ulcer in the stomach or duodenum, and bleeding are the important side effects of corticosteroids like Prednisone. You need to consult your doctor for the medication such as proton pump inhibitors to prevent the stomach related side effects of Prednisone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali