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What Causes Stomach Pain In An Elderly?

Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014

Question: MY MOTHER is about 95 years old.she has stomuch pa in on left side little above belly.She has ulcer ;
her sonografy result does not show any abnormalty.At preasent its appear her bowl is clear due to enima.Her himoglobin is 7.
What could be reason and what medicine may advice

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pain likely to be due to acid peptic disease

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr Sonchet

Going by history of presence of ulcer disease and location of pain ,it is likely that this present episode of pain is likely to be due to acid peptic disease. I would suggest you the following

1. Acid Suppressant like Pantoprozole will be helpful
2. Liquid antacid like Gelusil will be helpful
3. Ensure Regular intake of meals
4. Avoid spicy and oily food

If the pain persist or worsens them do consult your physician for further clinical examination and assessment.

Wishing her speedy recovery

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

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