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Question: My high left side to my mid upper abdominal area has pain and discomfort. Last night I had unbearable pain that lasted for several hours. I had some hydrocodone, so I took one and it slightly masked the pain. It started on my high left side and within about 30 minutes had moved to include my mid upper abdominal area. It started as a very intense pain. This morning I felt better so I went to work and this afternoon I feel it gradually coming back.
Brief Answer:
Gastritis / muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Upper left quadrant pain slightly relieved by hydrocodone recurring with in hours should be assessed for GI discomforts like gastritis or gastric ulcers.
Modify diet and lifestyle, avoid smoking or drinking, eat small frequent meals,a void spices, tea, coffee, soda, beverages, chocolates and fatty and processed foods. Take some pepto or nexium and see if it helps. Talk to your doctor to discuss some other possibilities like muscle spasm or referred pain from back etc.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Gastritis / muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Upper left quadrant pain slightly relieved by hydrocodone recurring with in hours should be assessed for GI discomforts like gastritis or gastric ulcers.
Modify diet and lifestyle, avoid smoking or drinking, eat small frequent meals,a void spices, tea, coffee, soda, beverages, chocolates and fatty and processed foods. Take some pepto or nexium and see if it helps. Talk to your doctor to discuss some other possibilities like muscle spasm or referred pain from back etc.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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