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Severe Stomach Pain, Stomach Tender To Touch, Loss Of Appetite, Bloating. What Could Be This?
I am having severe stomach pain, my stomach is tender to the touch, no fever, don't feel like eating this as been going on for 2 weeks now, started with sharp lower abdomen and now it seams all over ,I have blotting also , my stomach feels like it is stretching, its better when lying down and knees up but I still have the pain
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
The commonest cause of such symptoms is peptic ulcer disease or gastritis. A clinical review and a fibroscopy/endoscopy, involving insertion of a tube and visualizing the stomach and nearby structures could sufficient. the main cause of such symptoms is due to a infection caused by a germ called Helicobacter Pylori, which can easily be tested for. treatment involved proton pump inhibitors to reduce acid secretion and specific anti biotics.
Other fucntional causes like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are also common causes. A review with a gastroenterologist will be most helpful Thanks and kind regards,
Bain LE, MD
The commonest cause of such symptoms is peptic ulcer disease or gastritis. A clinical review and a fibroscopy/endoscopy, involving insertion of a tube and visualizing the stomach and nearby structures could sufficient. the main cause of such symptoms is due to a infection caused by a germ called Helicobacter Pylori, which can easily be tested for. treatment involved proton pump inhibitors to reduce acid secretion and specific anti biotics.
Other fucntional causes like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are also common causes. A review with a gastroenterologist will be most helpful Thanks and kind regards,
Bain LE, MD
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