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Suggest Treatment For Upper Left Abdominal Pain That Radiates To The Back

Posted on Fri, 23 Jun 2017

Question: I am a 52 year old male who is experiencing upper left abdominal pain that seems to radiate to my back. I have been doagnosed with IBS, but am worried is is something much more serious

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Feel some problem with Pancreas

Detailed Answer:
Hello Welcome to HealthcareMagic..
I read your question completely and have understood it well enough.

I thank you for posting your query here..

Please note these following things..

1. Please answer these questions.
Do you consume alcohol regularly?
Do you have history of Gall Stones?

After analyzing, I am suspecting some kind of benign problem with the Pancreas.
Like Chronic Pancreatitis..

This classically presents as paid radiation to the back..

2. Are you sure that CT scan was completely normal.
Because again, CT is the investigation of choice.
If it's normal, 1 year back. I advise you to get a repeat scan now, especially during the episodes of pain..

Hope this helps you, please answers my questions.
I'll be happy to help you better..
Take care...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (25 minutes later)

I do not consume alcohol nor have I ever had gallstones

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please repeat CT

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome back.
Thank you for getting back with answers..

Now, you have two options..
One, get a repeat CT scan depending on the severity of symptoms that you have..

Or, try with proton pump inhibitor drugs, for a month and see if you feel better.

Hope this helps you..
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Or you can close the question and rate.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (20 minutes later)

Thank you for your help!

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
I appreciate your support.. Thank you too..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana