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What Causes Burning Sensation In Stomach And Lower Abdominal Pain?

Posted on Mon, 9 Jun 2014

Question: What would cause severe burning pain in the middle of the stomach and also stabbing pains all around and above the navel and also lower abdo pain spasms yet no diarea ? I am in agaony

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be Non specific intestinal colic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

It's likely to be Non specific intestinal colic. Occasionally the intestine may experience spasm that is cause of colicky pain.
In the absence of loose motion, vomiting and distension of abdomen there is no cause for concern.
I would suggest you the following which will definitely help
1. Antispasmodic: Drotaverin which will relieve intestinal spasm will definitely help.
2. Proton pump inhibitor: Pantoprozole and Domperidone will be helpful.
3. Soft diet
4. Avoid carbonated beverages

In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (12 hours later)

What could cause this I have been suffering with this for a very long time many years now , it did stop entirely when I was treated for giardia however a few months later it started again it is extremely intense and I can be doubled over with the upper abdominal pain and almost screaming with the spasms and am unable to eat . In 2012 I lots nearly tow stone in weight my weight went up by a stone with the giardia treatment but is dropping again
Thanks so much
Forgot to mention that the pain around the navel is constant and also have sharp shooting pain there at times , I do have bloating and burping a lot also nothing I've tried including omperazole has helped at all
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Endoscopy and ultrasound required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
Greetings

You will require the following for further assessment of your symptoms
1. Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: it is very much required in view of predominantly upper gastrointestinal symptoms
2. Ultrasound Abdomen : To rule out any biliary cause

I would suggest you to consult your Physician for further clinical assessment.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (17 hours later)

Thank you ,
I did have an endoscopy last year in July ( no byopsies were taken I was on holiday in Spain and the pain was just terrible so it was done urgently there ) also a colonoscopy without biopsy I also had a CT scan which didn't reveal anything apart from a small fibroid , would you think these tests need to be repeated ? Sadly still in the pain . I continue to go back to my GP here in the UK / NHS but they don't offer any tests I have been labelled for years with IBS I very much doubt that would cause this constant pain and still suspicious that I still have giardia I am suffering also with severe musle and joint and tendon pain throughout my body and extreme fatigue I do often think it must be linked somehow
Thanks again any thoughts you have are helpful

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
will require repeat endoscopy

Detailed Answer:
Greetings,
You will definitely need repeat Endoscopy with test to rule out Helicobacter Pylori Infection which could be the cause of persistent symptoms.
I thoroughly investigate all my patients before labelling them IBS. IBS is diagnosis of exclusion(thorough investigation to rule out other causes).

Also coming to the issue of your fatigue, I would advise you following

Here are few advise which can put you back on your toes with energy:
1. Hematinics : Iron therapy once or twice daily based on your hemoglobin levels
2. Multivitamin capsules : 2 capsules per day
3. Immunity boosters : Vitamin C capsule one per day. If not capsules you can go for natural diet like 2 glasses of lime juice everyday or XXXXXXX gooseberries or Chyawanprash
4. Adequate rest: Avoid streneous activities and stressful jobs
5. Mild physical activities like 30 minutes morning walk or evening stroll
6. Nutritious diet: complete nutritious diet comprising of vegetables, green leafy vegetables, an egg white per day and chicken leg soups and pulses and cereals etc..

Now here are the below benefits from following advise:
1. Good nutritious diet with Hematinics and vitamins shall provide you energy, immunity and rejuvenating strength.
2. Vitamin C and related ones: Shall help in repair of tissues and promotes healing from within
3. Adequate rest and stress free life shall again aid you with healing and rejuvenating yourself
4. Walking and mild gentle physical activities shall cause endorphin release and help you to have that feel good factor and prevent rigidity and muscle spasm due to immobility.

in case if you religiously follow the above advise, I am sure you will start feeling better within next 2 weeks and you will have that rejuvenation with loads of energy pumped in you in next 4 weeks.

Do discuss it with your physician

Keep me updated

Regards
Shobha

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar