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What Causes Shooting Pain Above The Belly After Eating?

I stared getting a dull shooting pain that comes and goes about two inches above my belly button on my right side. It woke me up this morning. Again it comes and goes, not constant but it seems to be more frequent when I eat (at after lunch and dinner). It's bearable but nagging.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Acid Peptic disease.
Sensation of pain and discomfort after eating food is characteristic.
An Ultrasound scan of Abdomen & upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

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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What Causes Shooting Pain Above The Belly After Eating?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Acid Peptic disease. Sensation of pain and discomfort after eating food is characteristic. An Ultrasound scan of Abdomen & upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. 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.