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Have Severe Pain Near The Lower Rib Area. Tried With Lot Of Medication But Off No Use. What To Do?
Neat...I am in need of help, I need to find a doctor, due to my husband being killed I have no insurance and need to find a way to get the correct doctor. I have been suffering from an awful pain on the left side of the lower rib area. almost in center near stomach. I have tried ex-lax and other meds of this nature. Sometimes it helps but mostly any more does not. I walk and exercise to help too. I am on fiber as well. But, I still suffer from this. I use to be able to get rid of it.. But, not as easy any more. Sometimes I have to take a deep breath too. It makes gurgel noises too. Also bloating of stomach area. I drink water too. Seems to help too.
Mon, 20 May 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Pain in upper abdomen associated with gurgling sound and bloating is due to indigestion and/or reflux.
Certain life style modifications can be carried out of avoid these symptoms.
Avoid spicy and fatty foods.
Avoid drinking water during meals. Drink water after or before meals.
Avoid sleeping immediately after dinner. Keep 1-2 hours between dinner and sleeping.
Along with these measures, you can take a PPI (proton pump inhibitor).
PPI prevent the regurgitation of acid into the esopghagus from the stomach.
If the symptoms still persist after taking these measures, cpnsult your doctor for clinical examination and relevant investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Pain in upper abdomen associated with gurgling sound and bloating is due to indigestion and/or reflux.
Certain life style modifications can be carried out of avoid these symptoms.
Avoid spicy and fatty foods.
Avoid drinking water during meals. Drink water after or before meals.
Avoid sleeping immediately after dinner. Keep 1-2 hours between dinner and sleeping.
Along with these measures, you can take a PPI (proton pump inhibitor).
PPI prevent the regurgitation of acid into the esopghagus from the stomach.
If the symptoms still persist after taking these measures, cpnsult your doctor for clinical examination and relevant investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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