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What Is The Treatment For Stabbing Pain In The Chest?
Sharp stabbing pain in left side of chest, originally believed to be muscle or lung related. But suffered from severe gastritis this year and in the last week (same time as sharp pain) has re-occured (burning sensation, horrible taste in back of throat, churning stomach). Dark stools. I've been to the doctor and she prodded my belly and side and used the stethoscope to check my breathing and said everything was fine but did not think to mention the gastritis. is it possible that the pain in my side is due to the ulcer? It is not constant, it occurs all of a sudden, lasts anything between 5-15 seconds but has become more frequent over the last week and today has been accompanied by pain in the left side of back in same area. What should I do? I've been very ill the last year with suspected UTI symptoms but tests concluded it wasn't UTI, gastritis, chicken pox, missed periods etc and am unsure what to do.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This is most probably in relation with underlying bleeding gastric or
duodenal ulcer .
* Needs confirmation with upper GI endoscopy for precise management.
* General guidelines for better outcome
Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet till possible .
Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , hot beverages
Avoid over eating , prolong fasting .
Avoid resting upto 2 hours after meals .
Fix your timing of breakfast , lunch , dinner till possible .
Avoid late night parties , dinners .
Keep the head end of the bed elevated for 30 degrees when resting .
Have regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .
Avoid stress , anxiety .
Maintain to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours .
Intake of Proton pump inhibitors as omeprazole or pantoprazole on empty
stomach 1 hour prior to lunch ; antacid syrups as mylanta or others according to the advise of your doctor helps .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear take care .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This is most probably in relation with underlying bleeding gastric or
duodenal ulcer .
* Needs confirmation with upper GI endoscopy for precise management.
* General guidelines for better outcome
Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet till possible .
Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , hot beverages
Avoid over eating , prolong fasting .
Avoid resting upto 2 hours after meals .
Fix your timing of breakfast , lunch , dinner till possible .
Avoid late night parties , dinners .
Keep the head end of the bed elevated for 30 degrees when resting .
Have regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .
Avoid stress , anxiety .
Maintain to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours .
Intake of Proton pump inhibitors as omeprazole or pantoprazole on empty
stomach 1 hour prior to lunch ; antacid syrups as mylanta or others according to the advise of your doctor helps .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear take care .
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