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What Causes Stomach Pain While On Diltiazem?
Question: l have been taking diltiazem xr a little over a year. I have pain in my stomach for about 3 weeks or so that seems to be getting more regular. its sometimes worse, and sometimes not bad. the prescription is 120mg once a day. I am 74 yrs. old.
Brief Answer:
Need examination - probably investigation too
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
It is not likely to be related to diltiazem – you are taking the drug for an year and the symptoms are less than a month
First thing to do is to get yourself examined…
Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
And that demands examination
You need a few investigation too –
The first thing to do is to have an EKG (Electrocardiogram) – to exclude atypical presentation of heart pain…
An Ultrasound of upper abdomen is necessary to see the Gallbladder (stone, infection et…) / it will also see the liver, pancreas etc…
If there are no clues, upper GI endoscopy (Gastroscopy) may be necessary
In the meantime, Over The Counter (OTC) antacid like magaldrate / Proton Pump Inhibitor like Omeprazole or H2 antagonist like ranitidine / antispasmodic like buscopan – can help
Good luck
God bless you
Need examination - probably investigation too
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
It is not likely to be related to diltiazem – you are taking the drug for an year and the symptoms are less than a month
First thing to do is to get yourself examined…
Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
And that demands examination
You need a few investigation too –
The first thing to do is to have an EKG (Electrocardiogram) – to exclude atypical presentation of heart pain…
An Ultrasound of upper abdomen is necessary to see the Gallbladder (stone, infection et…) / it will also see the liver, pancreas etc…
If there are no clues, upper GI endoscopy (Gastroscopy) may be necessary
In the meantime, Over The Counter (OTC) antacid like magaldrate / Proton Pump Inhibitor like Omeprazole or H2 antagonist like ranitidine / antispasmodic like buscopan – can help
Good luck
God bless you
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