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Can Ecotrin Cause Inflammation?

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Posted on Sat, 1 Feb 2014
Question: Hi Dr. Grief, I experience pain in the lower right colon as well as a burning back pain from the hips going up next to my spine. I also experience abdominal pain with nausea. I bought Maalox and it seems to ease the abdominal pain. I was told my intestine might have grown to my ovarian tube after my hysterectomy. Is this possible? I had an x-ray and it was OK, It just feels as if my intestine constantly hurt. I did get these symptoms when I was younger but this time it is really severe and my arthtitis has also flared up. I'm 53. I take 1 ecotrin daily with Bisocor for atrial fibriation, for the past 15 years. Can the Ecotrin cause the inflammation?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Possibility of acid peptic disease to be considere Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms XXXX If you are experiencing the pain in Right Hypochondriac region( i suppose that is what you meant by saying Right colon pain) along with presence of nausea and the pain getting relieved by Maalox( its an antacid) makes the diagnosis of acid peptic disease more likely. Also Ecotrin (Low dose Aspirin) which you are taking may have deleterious effect on Gastric mucosa and aggravate acid peptic disease( due to direct gastric irritan action along with inhibition of Protective Prostaglandin synthesis). The doctor would have referred to intestine coming and getting adhered to pelvic organs after Uterus was removed( its not the intestine actually increase in length), leading on to adhesion. If the adhesions are severe it can lead to angulation of the intestine causing obstructive symptoms( May also have pain in abdomen, distension of abdomen and vomiting). I would suggest you to consult your Surgeon for further assessment 1. Erect X-Ray Abdomen: Done at time of pain and vomiting will rule out Intestinal Obstruction as cause of symptoms 2. Upper Gastro-intestinal Endoscopy for confirmation of acid peptic disease.( Definitely indicated if the symptoms are not responding to antacids and presence of right hypochondrian region pain). In the meantime i would suggest the following 1. Taking Combination Of Pantoprozole with Domperidone will definitely provide you the much needed relief. 2. Avoid Spicy and oily foods 3. Eat small quantity frequent meals 4. Avoid tea/coffee/alcohol/carbonated beverages 5. Consume high fiber diet 6. Consume plenty of oral fluids Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Surgeon
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Can Ecotrin Cause Inflammation?

Brief Answer: Possibility of acid peptic disease to be considere Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms XXXX If you are experiencing the pain in Right Hypochondriac region( i suppose that is what you meant by saying Right colon pain) along with presence of nausea and the pain getting relieved by Maalox( its an antacid) makes the diagnosis of acid peptic disease more likely. Also Ecotrin (Low dose Aspirin) which you are taking may have deleterious effect on Gastric mucosa and aggravate acid peptic disease( due to direct gastric irritan action along with inhibition of Protective Prostaglandin synthesis). The doctor would have referred to intestine coming and getting adhered to pelvic organs after Uterus was removed( its not the intestine actually increase in length), leading on to adhesion. If the adhesions are severe it can lead to angulation of the intestine causing obstructive symptoms( May also have pain in abdomen, distension of abdomen and vomiting). I would suggest you to consult your Surgeon for further assessment 1. Erect X-Ray Abdomen: Done at time of pain and vomiting will rule out Intestinal Obstruction as cause of symptoms 2. Upper Gastro-intestinal Endoscopy for confirmation of acid peptic disease.( Definitely indicated if the symptoms are not responding to antacids and presence of right hypochondrian region pain). In the meantime i would suggest the following 1. Taking Combination Of Pantoprozole with Domperidone will definitely provide you the much needed relief. 2. Avoid Spicy and oily foods 3. Eat small quantity frequent meals 4. Avoid tea/coffee/alcohol/carbonated beverages 5. Consume high fiber diet 6. Consume plenty of oral fluids Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Surgeon