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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Knot Like Feeling In Abdomen

My mother, 84 Hispanic, has complained of a knot in her stomach (and minor pain in that particular area), she feels weakness in her stomach (I’ve never understood what that means), suffers from constipation, often feels bloated (gases)… I could go on forever. These complaints have been off and on for more than five years. An extensive array of tests has been completed i.e.: X-rays, stool samples, testing of the colon and esophagus, a swallow test etc. I believe doctors have done their best in an attempt to find the problem; all tests negative. Yet still, her problems (complains) continue. As of about a year ago I stopped listening to her complaints and have come to believe that it is now a mental problem or a search for attention. There is no stress in her life and she lives in our home. Could I be wrong, and is there anything else that can be done?
Fri, 5 Feb 2021
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Cardiologist 's  Response
Hello,

Yes, you can be wrong. There can be stomach issue which do not come in blood reports or scans. Most likely she has gastric issues or IBS, you can consult a nutritionist for guidance in her diet which can help to resolve her problems and as she is your mother she deserves your attention which will support her mentally.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Knot Like Feeling In Abdomen

Hello, Yes, you can be wrong. There can be stomach issue which do not come in blood reports or scans. Most likely she has gastric issues or IBS, you can consult a nutritionist for guidance in her diet which can help to resolve her problems and as she is your mother she deserves your attention which will support her mentally. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist