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What Causes Stomach Ache, Flatulence And Acidity?
Question: Hello Sir,
I have been suffering stomach ache (Just below my chest and above my belly button) since past 2-3 weeks. Other symptoms being severe gas and acidity trouble and pain seems to happen as soon i have something to eat. I got my Blood test and USG done. Nothing serious was reported in USG and all parameters were normal. However my Blood culture reported increased count of WBC (13800) which indicated some severe infection. My Gastroenterologist doctor recommended me Bifilac, Anta Acid Syrup - Tricaine - MPS, Dompan - RS. I have been using this prescription for past 5 days but so far I my pain has not reduced. Can I use Metrogyl to get ride of my infection? Please suggest if these symptoms could be early signs of stomach Ulcers.
I have been suffering stomach ache (Just below my chest and above my belly button) since past 2-3 weeks. Other symptoms being severe gas and acidity trouble and pain seems to happen as soon i have something to eat. I got my Blood test and USG done. Nothing serious was reported in USG and all parameters were normal. However my Blood culture reported increased count of WBC (13800) which indicated some severe infection. My Gastroenterologist doctor recommended me Bifilac, Anta Acid Syrup - Tricaine - MPS, Dompan - RS. I have been using this prescription for past 5 days but so far I my pain has not reduced. Can I use Metrogyl to get ride of my infection? Please suggest if these symptoms could be early signs of stomach Ulcers.
Brief Answer:
Please give few more details...
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your history of stomach ache as explained for 2-3 weeks. Also have gas, acidity, pain increasing on eating something. USG is normal and blood shows WBC of 13,800. Took the treatment as you have mentioned but no relief.
Wants to know if metrogyl would help and whether there is stomach ulcers?
I would like to know a few more details:
- What is the frequency, color, smell of the stool, any stickiness or black color?
- Is there any bloating?
- Any nausea or vomiting ?
- Fever?
- Any radiation of the pain to the back?
Please provide the feedback so that we an discuss further.
Please give few more details...
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your history of stomach ache as explained for 2-3 weeks. Also have gas, acidity, pain increasing on eating something. USG is normal and blood shows WBC of 13,800. Took the treatment as you have mentioned but no relief.
Wants to know if metrogyl would help and whether there is stomach ulcers?
I would like to know a few more details:
- What is the frequency, color, smell of the stool, any stickiness or black color?
- Is there any bloating?
- Any nausea or vomiting ?
- Fever?
- Any radiation of the pain to the back?
Please provide the feedback so that we an discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Sir,
Here are few more details:
1) Yes there is frequent bloating happening with uneasiness in my stomach. Constant pain in my stomach just above belly button.
2) Currently I am feeling very tired and exhausted - nausea ,but no vomiting or any sensation of vomit.
3) During nights i sometimes feel feverish but usually with not much temperature. Its just the feeling of fever.
3) Yes I do have some pain feeling in my back for past few days.
4) I have to go to washroom sometimes immediately after having my food, stool is sticky, sometimes very loose and smelly and often with cramps.
Here are few more details:
1) Yes there is frequent bloating happening with uneasiness in my stomach. Constant pain in my stomach just above belly button.
2) Currently I am feeling very tired and exhausted - nausea ,but no vomiting or any sensation of vomit.
3) During nights i sometimes feel feverish but usually with not much temperature. Its just the feeling of fever.
3) Yes I do have some pain feeling in my back for past few days.
4) I have to go to washroom sometimes immediately after having my food, stool is sticky, sometimes very loose and smelly and often with cramps.
Brief Answer:
Yes can be ulcer, metrogyl does help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your detailed feedback.
Pain in the back with pain in the upper abdomen which increases on eating something is suggestive to confirm or rule out the gastric ulcer.
I would advise you the following cosidering all the history of illness and medication and the investigations that were done:
- Get CBC and other investigations of the blood including sugar, urea, creatinine, liver function tests and culture and sensitivity.
- Urine tests
- Stool for 3 consecutive days including that of Lactose intolerance, occult blood and so on.
Upper GI endoscopy is a must tests to see whether there are ulcers or signs of inflammation of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
Colonoscopy to see why the change in bowel
CT scan of the whole abdomen.
-Metrogyl certainly can help you.
- Further course of an antibiotic effective against intestinal infection can help you more.
- Please continue the treatment as you are already on.
All the test are needed to decide the cause of these symptoms to get a proper diagnosis and a proper plan of treatment.
Yes can be ulcer, metrogyl does help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your detailed feedback.
Pain in the back with pain in the upper abdomen which increases on eating something is suggestive to confirm or rule out the gastric ulcer.
I would advise you the following cosidering all the history of illness and medication and the investigations that were done:
- Get CBC and other investigations of the blood including sugar, urea, creatinine, liver function tests and culture and sensitivity.
- Urine tests
- Stool for 3 consecutive days including that of Lactose intolerance, occult blood and so on.
Upper GI endoscopy is a must tests to see whether there are ulcers or signs of inflammation of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
Colonoscopy to see why the change in bowel
CT scan of the whole abdomen.
-Metrogyl certainly can help you.
- Further course of an antibiotic effective against intestinal infection can help you more.
- Please continue the treatment as you are already on.
All the test are needed to decide the cause of these symptoms to get a proper diagnosis and a proper plan of treatment.
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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