What Causes Burning Pain In The Abdomen?

Posted on Thu, 27 Oct 2016

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Question : I have a stabbing burning pain in my left upper abdominal wall it causes sharp pain and It feels like I have been stabbed from the back to the front

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
GERD, gastritis and pancreatitis are the possibilities to consider.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux.

In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast. Take some liquid antacid to relieve the pain.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fibre intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.

Another possibility to consider is acute pancreatitis. If that is the case, medical attention is advisable. A couple of blood tests like blood lipase and amylase levels will clarify the situation.

Hope that helps.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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