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Suggest Treatment For Dull Pain Near Breastbone Along With Mild Bloating

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

Question: Hello,

I've been experiencing dull pain near the bottom of my breastbone, above the navel, that radiates to the right side and sometimes to my back. It comes and goes. I've been experiencing gurgling in my GI tract as well. A mild bloating feeling also comes and goes. I used to drink beer regularly and eat a lot of hot sauce as well. I haven't had any hot sauce or anything to drink in about a month and have been eating a pretty mild, very healthy diet, yet the symptoms persist. Can you give me an idea what might be going on?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be related to liver disease

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think this pain is because of liver problem. It is common in alcoholics and it is caused by liver swelling. This pain typically remains on right side .
It can be confirmed by a ultrasound of the abdomen and some blood test. You need to stop beer. This pain will improve. Apart from stopping alcohol some time liver vitamins are also given. Avoid fatty diet also.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (46 minutes later)

Wow, I was concerned that might be the case. I've heard that the liver will regenerate itself to a certain extent in time, is that correct?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes, but avoid alcohol and hepatotoxic medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You are right in thinking that liver has very good capacity to heal it self.I would suggest you to avoid alcohol and hepatotoxic drugs like tramadol, paracetamol. I would like to see your blood test also. There is a tablet for liver Liv 52 and it improve liver function.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Thank you very much. I'm just getting over a bad 2 week bout with a severe sinus infection where I was taking amoxicillin and Dayquil/ NyQuil regularly. Perhaps that exacerbated the problem. I have begun taking Milk Thistle and haven't had anything to drink in a month, as I previously mentioned. I'll abstain from alcohol and make sure to go get some blood work done soon, as well as try the Liv 52. Thank you again for your help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
thanks for using healthcaremagic

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It was my pleasure helping you. Wish you a fast and speedy recovery. Feel free to ask any other questions.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar