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What Causes Severe Stomach Ache In The Morning?

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014

Question: From morning around 2 am I have a very bad stomach ache. I had lime water with salt there was no result on that. Please advise I had a loose motion as well.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Please localise the pain.... Detailed Answer: Hi, Pain that occurs early in the morning is typical of gastritis and heart burn. It responds well to antacid measures such as: - A plain glass of warm water - Crushed cumin seeds with glass of water - Yoghurts However before I suggest other medications I would like to confirm the nature and type of condition. Therefore I need some more details from you: 1. Can you locate the area of pain - is it over the upper abdomen or below / right or left (in relation to the umbilicus) 2. Does it feel like burning pain, a dull ache or is it a cramping/gripping pain? 3. Do you feel nausea, abdominal fullness along with it? 4. Was it a watery diarrhea , how many episodes of loose stool did you have? 5. Are you running fever? I would like to know the aforementioned basic details before commenting further. Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (6 minutes later)

Hi Doctor, Thank you for the response. 1. Can you locate the area of pain - is it over the upper abdomen or below / right or left (in relation to the umbilicus) upper and lower abdomen I have pain,If I drink Hot water i can feel the heat inside. 2. Does it feel like burning pain, a dull ache or is it a cramping/gripping pain? its like cramping/gripping pain. after drinking water it reduces but again after 15 mins it starts. 3. Do you feel nausea, abdominal fullness along with it? S i feel the sickness and very tired not able to walk as well. But no vomit sensation. 4. Was it a watery diarrhea , how many episodes of loose stool did you have? Yes it was watery diarrhea and from 2 am its 5 times I had loose stool. 5. Are you running fever? Yes running fever, and very tired I can't even go to nearest hospital. Thanks & Regards XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Acute gastroenteritis... Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Based on the details you provided you seem to be suffering from infective gastroenteritis. It may be from bacterial causes. I would start you on oral rehydration fluids first. Rebalanz sachets are available at your nearest pharmacy. You can prepare a solution from this XXXXXXX using 200ml warm water and sip from it. You can also add cap ecobion three times a day. I would recommend that you take extra fluids such as rice gruel, tender coconut water and other bland food. As you get enough fluids, walk to your nearest doctor for evaluation. You will need antispasmodic drugs +/- antibiotics; both are prescription only medicines. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask for clarifications before closing this discussion. Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (27 minutes later)

Thank you for the assistance doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Good luck!! Detailed Answer: My pleasure... If you have no more questions, I will be thankful if you can close this discussion and leave your feed backs. Regards

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