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What Causes Persistent Lower Abdominal Pain?

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2015

Question: For almost three weeks I have been having lower abdominal pains throughout the day. They are not persistent, they last a few seconds. They are sometimes dull and sometimes sharp and occur different places in my side and abdominal region. They are not really painful. I also notice increase in belching after I've eaten and I've been bloated. Lastly, I have a decrease in appetite.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I need some more information before I can assist you.

1. Your age and sex?
2. How are your bowel movements?
3. Any painful urination?
4. Any other medical illness?
5. Tests done so far?
6. What medications are you taking?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (18 minutes later)

I'm a 27 yr old female
I don't have any problems urinating or with my bowel movements, no pain/bleeding
I don't have any illinesses, test, or medication
I did take an emergency contraceptive pill a week and a half before I got these symptoms. I also recently began taking a herb "vitex "

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dyspepsia

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.
You are having dyspeptic symptoms - abdominal discomfort, bloating and belching.
You will get good relief with OTC prilosec. You can take it once a day before breakfast for 4-8 weeks.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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