What Causes Burning Sensation Around The Left Side Of The Abdomen?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

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Mon, 3 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : What is a burning feeling on your left side of front waist

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

kindly answer the following to advise accordingly

Is the burning superficial or deep
Is there associated chest pain or abdominal pain
What medications are you currently using
Have you vomited or felt nauseated

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (6 minutes later)

the burning sinsation comes and goes.
no chest pain
no vomitin or felt nauseated
for high blood pressure, high colestrial

What does this say about my problem?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Thanks for the additional information.

Based on your description , a cardiac cause should be ruled out primarily especially in the presence of hypertension and a deranged lipid profile. An EKG and/or a stress test can be advised in this regard.

If the cardiac workup is normal/clear then GERD/dyspepsia is the most likely cause in such cases. PPIs with pro kinetics can be advised for 2 weeks and the symptoms will resolve. The back and chest should be examined first to look for any lesion or dermatomal involvement.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

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