What Causes Pain In Abdomen And Late Periods?

Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2014

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Question : Hi, lately I've been drinking a fair bit of coke & everytime I do I feel sick afterwards, & have sharp pains in my abdominal area and I want to throw up and I haven't been getting my periods... Is this something I should go see a doctors about in person

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Likely to be due to Gastritis Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms There could be two reasons for your pain in abdomen(provided pregnancy has been ruled out) 1. Coke: Its known to cause gastritis which causes nausea and vomiting. 2. Pre-menstrual syndrome: Nausea could be present just before onset of menstrual cycle If the follwoing criteria are fulfilled then there is no reason for rushing to ER 1. Pain is localized and does not persist for long 2. No Fever 3. No distension of abdomen 4. Appetite is normal I would suggest you the following which will definitely be helpful 1. Stop intake of coke or other caffeinated beverages 2. Gastric acid suppressant along with gastric motility promoting drug: Combination of Pantoprozole( suppresses acid secretion) along with Domperidone( anti nausea action and promotes gastric motility) will be helpful 2. Milk of Magnesia will be helpful 3. Regular intake of meals 4. Consume 2 to 3 liter of water a day Wishing you a speedy recovery Do get back to me if you need any further assistance Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Surgeon

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