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What Causes Stomach Discomfort And Hunger Pangs When Not Hungry?

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Question : My stomach feels uncomfortable hungry pangs all of the time, even when I'm not hungry.
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be gastritis/duodenitis

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome and thanks for the query.
The commonest cause of hunger pangs when not hungry is an inflammation of the stomach or duodenum which can later develop into a peptic ulcer.
Try taking a tablespoonful of an antacid like gaviscon and see if there is any change to the pain. If there is then it is very likely to be that and you can confirm it through a gastroduodenoscopy. You would feel better with proton pump group medicines like omeprazole.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 hours later)
Thank you and I will see my doctor if nothing changes. Thank you again.
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
It was nice interacting with you.
Do get back to me if you have further questions.
Wish you good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Stomach Discomfort And Hunger Pangs When Not Hungry?

Brief Answer: Likely to be gastritis/duodenitis Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for the query. The commonest cause of hunger pangs when not hungry is an inflammation of the stomach or duodenum which can later develop into a peptic ulcer. Try taking a tablespoonful of an antacid like gaviscon and see if there is any change to the pain. If there is then it is very likely to be that and you can confirm it through a gastroduodenoscopy. You would feel better with proton pump group medicines like omeprazole. Do get back to me if you have further queries.