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Question: I am 69 years old, in relatively good health except for some orthopedic problems I am taking care of. A week or so ago, I began to have urgent need to have bowel movements, at inopertune times. that seems to be gone now, but in the past few days I have had extreme stomach pain that comes and goes. Don't feel like eating anything, or drinking water either. I have feeling of bloating, gas, and small burps now and then. Today the stomach pain has lessened, but still touchy stomach as I call it. No vomiting. Have had gallbladder out, and blood work is all okay. Urinalysis is fine. During the night, I woke up with a bad pain in my right upper back, that disappated and I'm wondering if I slept wrong. I have scoliosis that bothers me in that same area a lot. What do you think? I am going to have an abdominal ultrasound and colonoscopy with scope at the other end to see about ulcers, etc.
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for abdominal pain. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Does pain settle/improve after taking food?
2. does pain radiate from one side to any other side?
3. any history of constipation or diarrhea at present?
4. are you on any medication?
5. any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
6. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for abdominal pain. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Does pain settle/improve after taking food?
2. does pain radiate from one side to any other side?
3. any history of constipation or diarrhea at present?
4. are you on any medication?
5. any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
6. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I woke up this morning and felt bloated...sat in my chair for an hour or so, then felt I needed to use the bathroom. Went and it was loose, not runny. Feel a little better now. Have been eating nothing but soda crackers, it seems to help. Pain is just a stomach ache, no particular area. Feels "touchy". I don't have diabetes, take small atenolol, one omeprazole, and potassium every day. B/P runs around 126/74 most of the time...higher at Dr. office. "White coat syndrome" I think. I am being scheduled for an abdominal ultrasound. I am scared out of my mind. I usually feel good, and right now, I feel terrible.
Brief Answer:
Most probably maldigestion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. You absolutely need not to worry. Sometimes maldigestion occurs which can result in such symptoms. abdominal ultrasound would be a good step to check the status of abdominal viscera. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- sucralfate suspension thrice a day for 10 days
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45 mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffeine drinks
chocolates
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably maldigestion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. You absolutely need not to worry. Sometimes maldigestion occurs which can result in such symptoms. abdominal ultrasound would be a good step to check the status of abdominal viscera. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- sucralfate suspension thrice a day for 10 days
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45 mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffeine drinks
chocolates
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
One last thing, could this have anything to do with pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer? I am so worried about this...
Brief Answer:
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
hello
you can ask as many questions as you want. I'm here 24/7 for your assistance.
Pancreatitis & CA pancrease usually presents with different symptoms. Your symptoms are more in favor of maldigestion. You need not to worry. You will be fine soon.
Thank You
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
hello
you can ask as many questions as you want. I'm here 24/7 for your assistance.
Pancreatitis & CA pancrease usually presents with different symptoms. Your symptoms are more in favor of maldigestion. You need not to worry. You will be fine soon.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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