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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain

Over the course of the early morning till now I have been experiencing pain with sorness to my right upper quadrant close to the stomach just under the rib cage, with tenderness to palpation. The pain is mild to moderate, but enough to be a concern. I have also had a lot of serious gas in the last two days mostly yesterday and have taken simethicone with little relief. I have also had sudden urge, frequent foul-smelling stools today (semi-loose.) The hearburn is a killer and is not being helped regardless of the antacids used. No fever. Eyes are a little dull looking. I am over weight. Last gallbladder check was 2 years prior. Also my appetite has been down over the course of the last 2 weeks, and I have a history of peptic ulcers, and stomatitis, diverticulitis, and microscopic colitis. Occassionally if feels as if there is sort of a burning/tingling feeling above and around my navel. Any suggestions?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

Given the medical history of peptic ulcers, stomatitis, diverticulitis and microscopic colitis, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals).
They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief.

And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as:
1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration.
3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.
4. Avoid smoking & alcohol.
5. Keep away stress, think positive.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain

Hello dear, Given the medical history of peptic ulcers, stomatitis, diverticulitis and microscopic colitis, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals). They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief. And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as: 1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods. 2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration. 3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. 4. Avoid smoking & alcohol. 5. Keep away stress, think positive. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing a good health. Take care.