What Causes Abdominal Pain While Suffering From Anemia? Vvv

Posted on Sun, 22 Feb 2015

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Question : Severe stomach pains , diarrhea, bloating worse after eating went to My dr and he said I was anemic and wants to do endoscope but right now I am about a 9 on scale of 10. I ate potato so my stomach was not empty thinking I have peptic ulcer but I am miserable sometimes it goes away should I wait it out going on about a week@

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need endoscopy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Since you are anemic and also having abdominal pain, I would advise early endoscopy.
Though peptic ulcer is a possible cause, taking your age in to consideration, malignancy should also be ruled out. So early endoscopy is a prudent thing to do.

As part of anemia work up, in addition to upper GI endoscopy, a peripheral blood smear test and Fecal occult blood test should also be done.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Kini

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