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What Causes Pain And Severe Bloating In Upper Abdomen?

HI, ive had pain, pressure and bloating in my upper abdomen underneath my rib cage for two days now. It gets really painful at times then goes away and then comes back, and I always feel pressure no matter what I also have no appetite any Idea what might be causing it?
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM.

I read your query carefully.
According to details it seems to be a gastric issue which is related with indigestion.
If i will be your treating Doctor I will prescribe you following!
1- Do not drink too much water with meals.
2- Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day.
3- Do not eat too much at a time, take small meals at regular intervals.
4- Avoid spicy, fried, and fast food.
5- Quit smoking and do not take caffiene,alcohol or chocolates.
6- Take your dinner atleast 2 hours before bed time.
7- Keep your head end elevated atleast 6 inches than foot end,while sleeping.
8- Take antacid after every meal.
9- Take Omeprazole or esomeprazole 40mg 1 hour before meal once a day for 1 week.
10- Go for walk regularly.
11- Take healthy balanced diet.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health
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What Causes Pain And Severe Bloating In Upper Abdomen?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. I read your query carefully. According to details it seems to be a gastric issue which is related with indigestion. If i will be your treating Doctor I will prescribe you following! 1- Do not drink too much water with meals. 2- Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day. 3- Do not eat too much at a time, take small meals at regular intervals. 4- Avoid spicy, fried, and fast food. 5- Quit smoking and do not take caffiene,alcohol or chocolates. 6- Take your dinner atleast 2 hours before bed time. 7- Keep your head end elevated atleast 6 inches than foot end,while sleeping. 8- Take antacid after every meal. 9- Take Omeprazole or esomeprazole 40mg 1 hour before meal once a day for 1 week. 10- Go for walk regularly. 11- Take healthy balanced diet. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health