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What Causes Feeling Of Fullness In The Diaphragm?
Question: I have a feeling of fullness in my diaphragm area. it also appears a bit distended. I don't have much appetite and have a dull pain almost like I have been punched in the stomach. I also have intermittent heartburn and occasional nausea. what could this be? I am under a lot of stress lately but am not sure it is all to be chalked up to anxiety.
Brief Answer:
Gastritis and GERD - related to stress and/or anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/31 - fullness in diaphragm area - appears bit distended - dull pain as if punched in abdomen - not much appetite - intermittent heartburn - occasional nausea - lot of stress - anxiety - wants to know what could this be and whether be chalked up to anxiety...
My thoughts after carefully realigning the history you have provided:
The symptoms are like that of gastritis and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
Stress and/or anxiety are one of the most important instigating or enhancing factors in causation of these symptoms.
I would advise yo the following in such a situation:
First of all to get rid of all the factors that have caused or been causing stress and/or anxiety. This is the most primary thing.
Secondly, the symptomatic treatment in the form of PPI like Omeprazole, Domperidone and antacid liquid to be taken when on empty stomach.
Small frequent feeds of soft bland diet.
Diet: Foods and beverages to be decided on your past experiences of whichever suit you the best. Make a list of the foods and beverages that you know do not suit you and to strictly avoid them.
8 hours of sound sleep is one very good remedial factors.
If all these things help you the best, continue on. Avoid stress and/or anxiety at any cost. ( One does not really loose anything by adjusting to your lifestyle which is free of stress and anxiety).
If there is no complete relief, it is always better to get an opinion of your Doctor and reference for a Gastroenterologist for upper GI endoscopy, tests of relevant blood, urine and stool; ultrasonography and prescription based medication to get a complete cure.
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.
Gastritis and GERD - related to stress and/or anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/31 - fullness in diaphragm area - appears bit distended - dull pain as if punched in abdomen - not much appetite - intermittent heartburn - occasional nausea - lot of stress - anxiety - wants to know what could this be and whether be chalked up to anxiety...
My thoughts after carefully realigning the history you have provided:
The symptoms are like that of gastritis and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
Stress and/or anxiety are one of the most important instigating or enhancing factors in causation of these symptoms.
I would advise yo the following in such a situation:
First of all to get rid of all the factors that have caused or been causing stress and/or anxiety. This is the most primary thing.
Secondly, the symptomatic treatment in the form of PPI like Omeprazole, Domperidone and antacid liquid to be taken when on empty stomach.
Small frequent feeds of soft bland diet.
Diet: Foods and beverages to be decided on your past experiences of whichever suit you the best. Make a list of the foods and beverages that you know do not suit you and to strictly avoid them.
8 hours of sound sleep is one very good remedial factors.
If all these things help you the best, continue on. Avoid stress and/or anxiety at any cost. ( One does not really loose anything by adjusting to your lifestyle which is free of stress and anxiety).
If there is no complete relief, it is always better to get an opinion of your Doctor and reference for a Gastroenterologist for upper GI endoscopy, tests of relevant blood, urine and stool; ultrasonography and prescription based medication to get a complete cure.
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.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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