What Causes Constant Stomach Pain Along With Swelling And Hardness?

Posted on Wed, 4 Mar 2015

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Question : MY STOMACH ACES ALL THE TIME. IT FEELS LIKE I HAVE TO HAVE A MOVEMENT ALL DAY. IT FEELS LIKE SOME LITTLE GERMS ARE PINCHING MY INTESTINES ALL THE TIME LIKE IT IS RAW AND GLASS IS RUNNING THRU IT. IT ALSO SWELLS UP AND GETS VERY HARD . IT HAS BEEN LIKE THAT FOR TWO WEEKS STRAIGHT. HELP

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

1. You are reporting to have stomach ache associated with pinching in your intestines. My first opinion is that you might be having stomach flu, especially if you are also having other flu symptoms like fever, sneezing, headache, runny nose, etc.

2. Another cause might be gastritis/ulcer. Abdominal ultrasound and upper endoscopy are advised to rule it out.

3. If none of 1 and 2, then, a diverticulitis flare up is to be considered too through colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida

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