What Causes Stomach Gas And Tenderness On Back?

Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2014

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Question : Yes,I have alot of gas,my back and side are tender,yhis has gone on for about a month. The only thing I have done different is take thisilyn for my liver. My Doctor said I have inflamation of the liver,that is why the thisilyn. Any suggestions? My doctor suggest I go to a gastrointestinal doctor,what do you think? I have since got my blood sugar under control and plan on keeping it that way.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that there is a possibilty that it coud be a side effect of this drug but what is the cause needs to be establishe . Since you have a lot of gas there is a probability of gastritis going on and you will need to get a USG abdomen , UGI endoscopy done to see for that . Next thing is to get liver function tests done to see if they are affected or not . Get a Serum AMYLASE also done to see any involvement of pancreatitis . You can discuss with your treating doctor regarding this . Silymarin is basically good for liver detox but primary condition needs to be seen that why it is being used . And yes gastroenterologist will be the best person to see this . Take care. Dr. Shruti

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