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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Abdomen?

Adult female, 73 y/o, experiencing abdominal discomfort for 10 days. mild pain in upper left quadrant, under rib cage, abdominal distension, bloating, feels like tight band around abdomen. Ben taking OTC Prilosec for past 4 days, no change. Tried OTC Zantac, with little relief. No appetite, food seems to make it worse. Nausea but no vomiting. Some diarrhea several days ago. No other health problems.
Fri, 18 Aug 2017
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Hello
I understand your concern

abdominal discomfort,bloating,nausea can be because of H pylori infection of stomach//intestinal infection like giardiasis/inflammatory or irritable bowel syndrome .

-Certain investigations are necessary like breath test,stool routine and microscopy,colonoscopy.Further specific management depends on diagnosis
-PPIs like omeprazole once a day for atleast 1 month.If infection found, a course of antibiotics will be needed.H.pylori will need treatment for couple of months .
-Avoid hot,spicy,fried and high fat content food,alcohol as they may excaberate symptoms.
You need to visit gastroenterologist in that regard.

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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Abdomen?

Hello I understand your concern abdominal discomfort,bloating,nausea can be because of H pylori infection of stomach//intestinal infection like giardiasis/inflammatory or irritable bowel syndrome . -Certain investigations are necessary like breath test,stool routine and microscopy,colonoscopy.Further specific management depends on diagnosis -PPIs like omeprazole once a day for atleast 1 month.If infection found, a course of antibiotics will be needed.H.pylori will need treatment for couple of months . -Avoid hot,spicy,fried and high fat content food,alcohol as they may excaberate symptoms. You need to visit gastroenterologist in that regard. Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask any more doubt.