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What Causes Discomfort And Bloating In Upper Abdomen Despite Taking Ibuprofen?
Question: Hi, I have discomfort and bloating in my upper abdomen when eating or when very hungry. Ibuprofen helps but the discomfort doesn't go away. I do not have constipation. This has been going on for almost a week.
Brief Answer:
PPI, Antacid, Upper GI Endoscopy if required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/52 - discomfort and bloating in upper abdomen - when eating - when hungry - Ibuprofen helps but the discomfort does not go away...
As per the history you have provided, this looks to be gastritis and related problems.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
- Stop Ibuprofen as it may increase your symptoms, affects the gastric mucosa directly.
- Take a PPI like Omeprazole.
- Antacid liquids 15 ml, particularly when you are empty stomach.
- Soft bland diet.
- Small frequent feels.
- Make a list of the foods and beverages that instigate or enhance your problems. Stop them altogether.
- Control of stress and/or anxiety if you have.
Please follow this and see the results, continue these for at least 3 weeks.
If no relief, seek for an appointment for upper GI Endoscopy and further investigations to get a proper diagnosis and a plan for additional treatment.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
PPI, Antacid, Upper GI Endoscopy if required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/52 - discomfort and bloating in upper abdomen - when eating - when hungry - Ibuprofen helps but the discomfort does not go away...
As per the history you have provided, this looks to be gastritis and related problems.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
- Stop Ibuprofen as it may increase your symptoms, affects the gastric mucosa directly.
- Take a PPI like Omeprazole.
- Antacid liquids 15 ml, particularly when you are empty stomach.
- Soft bland diet.
- Small frequent feels.
- Make a list of the foods and beverages that instigate or enhance your problems. Stop them altogether.
- Control of stress and/or anxiety if you have.
Please follow this and see the results, continue these for at least 3 weeks.
If no relief, seek for an appointment for upper GI Endoscopy and further investigations to get a proper diagnosis and a plan for additional treatment.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your response. I will do as advised.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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You are most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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