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What Does Tenderness And Recurring Pain In Abdomen Mean?

my boyfriend has been complaining of pain in his abdomen along with this pain is tenderness, this is located on his left side. he also has been experiencing some heart burn in the morning along with coughing. he states the pain is always there it just is not a severe at times
posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If If were his doctor, after a personal physical examination of his abdomen, I would have advised for an ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out any intra abdominal organ pathology. I would also advise him not to eat from outside if he does as intestinal infections might creep in through outside food. Some routine tests like stool for ova and cyst, urine routine/microscopic and blood test (CBC) might also aid in making the diagnosis. Till then he might go for some anti spasmodic drug along with a proton pump inhibitor for a symptomatic relief. Further management would depend on reports of the investigations.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Does Tenderness And Recurring Pain In Abdomen Mean?

Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If If were his doctor, after a personal physical examination of his abdomen, I would have advised for an ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out any intra abdominal organ pathology. I would also advise him not to eat from outside if he does as intestinal infections might creep in through outside food. Some routine tests like stool for ova and cyst, urine routine/microscopic and blood test (CBC) might also aid in making the diagnosis. Till then he might go for some anti spasmodic drug along with a proton pump inhibitor for a symptomatic relief. Further management would depend on reports of the investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.