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What Are Recurring Sharp Pain In Upper Abdomen And Lower Back Indicative Of?
I had gastric bypass surgery in November. I don t drink enough water so i sometimes get constipated. I haven t gone in a few days. just before bed last night I started getting sharp upper abdomen pain, right side, and lower back pain. It woke me during the night so thinking it was constipation i took Milk of Magnesium. Pain woke me again but still nothing, and no gas either. This morning I drank chocolate milk because i thought it was constipation and sugar will cause dumping syndrome. I finally moved my bowels, but the pain has not subsided. My back still hurts and the abdominal pain is more focused on the upper left side of the belly button now. The pain is quite severe and i can t find any relief. i haven t taken anything and I do not have a temperature. I have eaten today, but very little. I m not sure if it might be gallstones, kidney stones or something else. Should I go to ER or wait until morning and call PCP? Pain has been almost 24 hours now
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring sharp pain in upper abdomen and lower back . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like appendicitis , consuming foods known to cause gas in some people, such as milk products that contain lactose, broccoli , crohn’s disease , gastroenteritis , irritable bowel syndrome or urinary tract infection . I would suggest you to avoid above mentioned foods , eat light and non spicy specially at night , take light walk after every meal , eat small and frequent meals .If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound , endoscopy along with stool test . Doctor may prescribe ornidazole , omeprazole , anaspas , laxative , anti inflammatory along with antacids . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .Doctor may also refer you to urologist for UTI .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring sharp pain in upper abdomen and lower back . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like appendicitis , consuming foods known to cause gas in some people, such as milk products that contain lactose, broccoli , crohn’s disease , gastroenteritis , irritable bowel syndrome or urinary tract infection . I would suggest you to avoid above mentioned foods , eat light and non spicy specially at night , take light walk after every meal , eat small and frequent meals .If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound , endoscopy along with stool test . Doctor may prescribe ornidazole , omeprazole , anaspas , laxative , anti inflammatory along with antacids . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .Doctor may also refer you to urologist for UTI .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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