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What Causes Soreness In Upper Abdomen Before Surgery?

I went to the doctor because i am experiencing soreness about a handbreadth above my umbilicus and some what all around my umbilicus my stomach is really sore it hurts to stand up straight and move basically. Im having an upcoming surgery on friday and my doctor thinks this might be gastroenteritis due to stress, my upper abdomen is really sore to touch I was prescribed nexium in the past for GERD and stopped taking it. She then prescribed me Nexium q night and Carafate 1gram qid. before meals and at bedtime, Im just hoping that this is what it is and not my gallbladder, i have a 7 month old baby and have had frequent diarrhea for 6 months now this constant soreness has only started for the past 3 days. Any suggestions would help.
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Even though your treating doctor is the best judge of your condition, the narration of the quality of your pain abdomen warrants a close clinical examination of your abdomen, along with related investigations like an ultrasound whole abdomen. The management has to be planned by your examining doctor along with the investigation report. Till then, you could continue having Nexium and carafate

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes Soreness In Upper Abdomen Before Surgery?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even though your treating doctor is the best judge of your condition, the narration of the quality of your pain abdomen warrants a close clinical examination of your abdomen, along with related investigations like an ultrasound whole abdomen. The management has to be planned by your examining doctor along with the investigation report. Till then, you could continue having Nexium and carafate I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.