Could A Peptic Ulcer Cause Uncontrollable Squeezing Pain In The Stomach That Doesn’t Subside With Medication?

Posted on Tue, 3 Apr 2018

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Question : For 9 days, have had stomach pain that has gotten progressively worse. Went to urgent care last Friday, they prescribed prescription Prevacid-like medication, and suggested the cause may be a peptic ulcer. Went to ER Friday night, only thing that helped was the GI-Lidicane cocktail, with Maalox. Now taking Mylanta on my own, Tylenol, and bland foods. Right now my pain is at a 7-8, which is where it was last night when I woke up with pain at 12am. Feels like someone is squeezing my stomach. ER blood work does not show any abnormalities, gallbladder checked out clear with an ultra-sound. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I can say as follows:
1. Your symptoms like squeezing and stomach pain may be related to:
- stomach ulcers/gastritis
- stomach flu
2. To my opinion, you need to be evaluated with an upper endoscopy. It will help to get the proper diagnosis.
3. Meantime you should use:
- Prilosec
- Gaviscon

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Klerida Shehu, Gastroenterologist

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