Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Burning Sensation In Upper Abdomen
My girlfriend experiences a burning sensation in her stomach the center upper part right below the rib cage. This happens only when she lays down not when she is up and about. This is painful and its very difficult for her to sleep, she says years ago she was diagnosed with some type of stomach bacteria. Her Doctor doesnt seem to help because she only has the pain when she is lying down
posted on
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
Answered on
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Last reviewed on
Hello,
Probably she may be suffering from acute gastritis with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Avoid spicy food and caffeinated drinks. Use tablet pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. Avoid painkiller medicine. If symptoms not improved, please consult your gastroenterologist he will do an endoscopy and treat her accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regard,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Probably she may be suffering from acute gastritis with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Avoid spicy food and caffeinated drinks. Use tablet pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. Avoid painkiller medicine. If symptoms not improved, please consult your gastroenterologist he will do an endoscopy and treat her accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regard,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Stomach cancer
Loading Online Doctors....