What Causes Severe Upper Abdominal Pain While On Tylenol?

Posted on Sat, 24 Dec 2016

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Question : I have upper abdominal pain it started this morning and I don't know if it could be the Tylenol I took yesterday night I took Tylenol to ease the the pain in my anal area I have a bumb down there (i think it is hemorroids) and I have taking acticlate for acne.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
As detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: male/18 - supper abdominal pain - since this morning - took Tylenol (Acetaminophen/Paracetamol) yesterday night - to ease pain in anal area with bump that you think is hemorrhoids - Also taking Acticlate (Doxycyclin Hyclate) for acne - wants to know whether Tylenol caused this...
My thoughts and opinion:
Tylenol is Paracetamol also called Acetaminophen and is not known to cause pain or gastric upset particularly in the upper abdomen. Hence I do not think that it can be the reason for pain in the upper abdomen.
Acticlate contains Doxycyclin Hyclate, and can cause such pains but you must have been taking it for a long time.
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
What is the character of pain that is type - like burning, discomfort, twisting, coming and going off or so?
Any nausea or vomiting,
Any other symptoms associated with the present problems?
Any bloating, loose stools or constipation?
Any travelling of pain to the shoulder, chest, back or so?
Please give detailed history as it helps sometimes for diagnosis.Awaiting.

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

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (12 minutes later)

My stomach pain is like a burning sensation but not continuous (I have had a a ulcer in the past) and regarding my anal pain I have a noticeable bumb and it is uncomfortable when I lay down sit down and stand up.
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And before the stomach pain I did have loose stool but that is al

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
With the history of an ulcer in the past and taking medications that can cause gastritis or so indicate that you may have been having acidity related problems like gastritis or so.
I would advise your the following:
Consult your Doctor/' General Surgeon for proper examination and investigations if any like upper GI Endoscopy.
Take Ranitidine or Omeprazole.
Antacid Liquid every three hours.
Fresh home-cooked food that is bland, without chilly and spices.

Get examined the anal area and know the exact diagnosis.
I hope this answer helsp 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