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How Can Abdominal Pain Be Treated?
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I've been having episodes of abdominal pain and cramping on and off for several weeks. At first, I thought I was stressing over losing my job. Then, I thought I had narrowed it down to fish oil capsules I was taking for dry eye disease, so I cut the dose by 2/3, and all symptoms went away. However, this started again in the middle of the night Sunday, and I'm still having pain, pressure, discomfort, etc. OTC gas meds don't seem to help. I've taken some dicyclomine (prescribed by my gastroenterologist), and even a couple of metronidazole, thinking I might have a bit of an intestinal infection, but nothing helps. My gastro guy did a stool sample test and labwork, but it all came back clean. He suggested a vaginal ultrasound, which I've grudgingly consented to (this Friday), as he says 'female issues' can present with similar symptoms. Anything I can do in the meantime to get more relief??
I've been having episodes of abdominal pain and cramping on and off for several weeks. At first, I thought I was stressing over losing my job. Then, I thought I had narrowed it down to fish oil capsules I was taking for dry eye disease, so I cut the dose by 2/3, and all symptoms went away. However, this started again in the middle of the night Sunday, and I'm still having pain, pressure, discomfort, etc. OTC gas meds don't seem to help. I've taken some dicyclomine (prescribed by my gastroenterologist), and even a couple of metronidazole, thinking I might have a bit of an intestinal infection, but nothing helps. My gastro guy did a stool sample test and labwork, but it all came back clean. He suggested a vaginal ultrasound, which I've grudgingly consented to (this Friday), as he says 'female issues' can present with similar symptoms. Anything I can do in the meantime to get more relief??
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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Well first I will suggest a blood analyses as screening and urinary analyses as the stool sample you have done. Then a abdominal ultrasound and gynecology ultrasound to be sure that everything is ok. During this time try to have healthy with plenty of water to avoid constipation and you can use OTC for gas and enterogermina as they may help. And try to calm down your stress, sometimes stress is the only cause of all problem. Hope the best for you.
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Well first I will suggest a blood analyses as screening and urinary analyses as the stool sample you have done. Then a abdominal ultrasound and gynecology ultrasound to be sure that everything is ok. During this time try to have healthy with plenty of water to avoid constipation and you can use OTC for gas and enterogermina as they may help. And try to calm down your stress, sometimes stress is the only cause of all problem. Hope the best for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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