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What Does Pain In The Sternum Indicate?
I'm a 61 year old male. I have been having a lot of off and on discomfort/moderate pain in the sternum area down to my upper abdomen area. It's more prominent after meals. I haven't had as good of an appetite as normal in the past month or so. I've also lost about 8-10 pounds. I have had a lot of heartburn and some regurgitation occasionally. Drinking milk has helped with the heartburn. I was taking omeprazole regularly but haven't had any for almost 2-3 weeks. Any thoughts?
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
welcome to hcm ...please go to gastroenterologist as you need endoscopy
he will view the stomach lining to rule out gastric ulcer or gastritis ..he may take breath test or may take biopsy
you are suffering from gastritis with gastroesophageal reflux disease
uptill test take small meals
raise head end of bed
avoid tight garments
avoid lying down at least 1 hour after meals
avoid fast fried foods
you may take tab pentprazole 40 mg two times plus tab domperidone 30 mg two times
he will view the stomach lining to rule out gastric ulcer or gastritis ..he may take breath test or may take biopsy
you are suffering from gastritis with gastroesophageal reflux disease
uptill test take small meals
raise head end of bed
avoid tight garments
avoid lying down at least 1 hour after meals
avoid fast fried foods
you may take tab pentprazole 40 mg two times plus tab domperidone 30 mg two times
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