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What Causes Upper Abdominal Pain?
Question: Hi i've had upper abdominal pain for bout 2 weeks now ,i usually can't really feel the pain unless i poke out my stomach or deep inhale,sometimes when i eat the pain may get a little worse,it started after a night of having alcohol im not a big drinker I've only had alcohol 3 times this year and now the pain comes and goes.
Brief Answer:
you might be having gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that you might be having gastritis. Following investigations may be helpful to rule out other causes:-
1. Endoscopy.
2. Ultrasound of upper abdomen.
3. Liver Function Test ( LFT ).
4. Serum amylase and lipase.
I would advise that you should get yourself clinically examined by your doctor. You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals. Drink lots of water daily. Avoid spicy and oily foods. Also avoid alcohol. Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the above mentioned investigations and according to the clinical evaluation done by your doctor.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.
you might be having gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that you might be having gastritis. Following investigations may be helpful to rule out other causes:-
1. Endoscopy.
2. Ultrasound of upper abdomen.
3. Liver Function Test ( LFT ).
4. Serum amylase and lipase.
I would advise that you should get yourself clinically examined by your doctor. You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals. Drink lots of water daily. Avoid spicy and oily foods. Also avoid alcohol. Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the above mentioned investigations and according to the clinical evaluation done by your doctor.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Ok yes the pain is usually mild, most of the time on a empty stomach i wont feel the pain but if i eat i start to feel it,no vomiting,no fever or anything
1)Am I suppose to take the Antacid Omeprazole tablets four a couple days/weeks or longer?
2}is the Omeprazole 40mg a prescription drug or can be purchased at a local drug store?
1)Am I suppose to take the Antacid Omeprazole tablets four a couple days/weeks or longer?
2}is the Omeprazole 40mg a prescription drug or can be purchased at a local drug store?
Brief Answer:
Omeprazole is over the counter medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
Omeprazole 40mg is over the counter medicine and easily available. You have to continue it for a couple of days. But the investigations mentioned previously will help in planning your proper medical management.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Regards. Thanks.
Omeprazole is over the counter medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
Omeprazole 40mg is over the counter medicine and easily available. You have to continue it for a couple of days. But the investigations mentioned previously will help in planning your proper medical management.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Regards. Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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