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What Could Be The Cause For Abdominal Pain?
Hi I am a 19 year old male I used to be a heavy drinker and started getting lower abdominal sharp pains last year every time I ate. I was diagnosed with gastritis and couldn't eat almost anything,I recently got an endoscopy which showed no signs of ulcers or gastritis. I am still having abdominal pain I always feel bloated after eating anything. What can this be?
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
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Alcohol caused it so stop it. Use PPIs, And modify diet and lifestyle for better management. stay in touch with your gastroenterologist for further management
Following things will help
Losing weight (if overweight)
Avoiding alcohol, chocolate, citrus juice, and tomato-based products
Avoiding peppermint, coffee, and possibly the onion family[8]
Eating small, frequent meals rather than large meals
Waiting 3 hours after a meal to lie down
Refraining from ingesting food (except liquids) within 3 hours of bedtime
Elevating the head of the bed 8 inches
Avoiding bending or stooping positions
Also you need to be in touch with GI consultant to rule out other etiologies like H pylori or allergic or voraminous gastritis.
Take care
Your question has answers in it.
Alcohol caused it so stop it. Use PPIs, And modify diet and lifestyle for better management. stay in touch with your gastroenterologist for further management
Following things will help
Losing weight (if overweight)
Avoiding alcohol, chocolate, citrus juice, and tomato-based products
Avoiding peppermint, coffee, and possibly the onion family[8]
Eating small, frequent meals rather than large meals
Waiting 3 hours after a meal to lie down
Refraining from ingesting food (except liquids) within 3 hours of bedtime
Elevating the head of the bed 8 inches
Avoiding bending or stooping positions
Also you need to be in touch with GI consultant to rule out other etiologies like H pylori or allergic or voraminous gastritis.
Take care
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