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Suggest Treatment For Cholecystitis And Cholelithiasis
Question: Hi, ihave been diagnosed with cholecystitis and cholelithiasis about eight months ago. Since then i haveexperienced pain in the upper left side. Most pronouncedany where from 2-6 hrs after eating. Ihave been to my gp about it andhe does nothing. Just says it is strange. What is causing this pain?
Brief Answer:
PPI and Antacid - get Endoscopy- ref for Gastroenterologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your history.
Noted that you have been diagnosed with cholelithiasis with cholecystitis.
Most of the patients with this condition have co-existing gastritis and ulcers.
You are getting pain in the left upper abdomen after 2 -6 hours after eating. To get the proper diagnosis you need the following:
Upper GI Endoscopy, this will help to see the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
If this is normal then further tests of barium studies, ultrasonography/CT scan can help to get a correct diagnosis and plan for a proper treatment.
Most important point is why have you not yet getting operated for gall bladder
as it is having and stone and had inflammation.
Start getting a PPI, antacid. May help to alleviate your pain.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask further relevant queries if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
PPI and Antacid - get Endoscopy- ref for Gastroenterologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your history.
Noted that you have been diagnosed with cholelithiasis with cholecystitis.
Most of the patients with this condition have co-existing gastritis and ulcers.
You are getting pain in the left upper abdomen after 2 -6 hours after eating. To get the proper diagnosis you need the following:
Upper GI Endoscopy, this will help to see the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
If this is normal then further tests of barium studies, ultrasonography/CT scan can help to get a correct diagnosis and plan for a proper treatment.
Most important point is why have you not yet getting operated for gall bladder
as it is having and stone and had inflammation.
Start getting a PPI, antacid. May help to alleviate your pain.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask further relevant queries if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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