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Pain In Lower Chest Under Rib Cage, Hiatal Hernia, Kidney Stones, Asthma, Esphophagal Reflux Disease
I have been having sharp pain in my lower chest under my rib cage lately. I was wondering if it was anything to worry about. I do have a hiatal hernia. I also have suffered from kidney stones and have a cat scan done every year to make sure they don't get too large. I also have asthma, and esphophagal reflux disease and have had my gallbladder removed. Should I be worried about this pain? I am on oxycontin for pain for interstitial cystitis and have to take milk of magnesia every day for bowel movements.
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
Hello dear,
The symptoms are related to the acid reflux & secondary to hiatal hernia.
Management consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole,etc. (which prevent acid formation in stomach) & Domperidone 10 mg twice a day(to be taken 30 min before meal)
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination.
Investigation like upper GI endoscopy will be helpful.
There is no need to worry...you will be fine.
Take care.
The symptoms are related to the acid reflux & secondary to hiatal hernia.
Management consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole,etc. (which prevent acid formation in stomach) & Domperidone 10 mg twice a day(to be taken 30 min before meal)
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination.
Investigation like upper GI endoscopy will be helpful.
There is no need to worry...you will be fine.
Take care.
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