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What Causes Severe Burning Pain In Upper Stomach Area After Eating?

Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 2015

Question: Hi, I have a severe burning pain in my upper stomach after eating and after taking pain meds. I also have unexplained weight gain. I am a migraine patient and have had problems with ulcers in the past from pain medication. I recently stopped taking my preventive migraine medication and that resulted in more OTC pain meds. Do you think that this is a repeat of an ulcer and can an ulcer cause weight gain. Should I see a Dr. for this or will it clear on it's own?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Apart from acid peptic disease other causes for weight need to be considere

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Presence of Duodenal ulcer can lead to weight gain. Fear of getting pain or relief of pain after eating drives one subconsciously to over eating habit leading to weight gain especially so if there is lack of exercise and good physical activity.
Your pain in pain abdomen is more likely to be related to intake of pain medicine which cause gastric intolerance. Before attributing the cause of weight gain to acid peptic disease, it is important to have a thorough evaluation to rule out possible Endocrine causes like Hypothyroidism.

I would suggest you the following

1. Ensure good intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day

2. Eat small quantity of meals frequently

3. Avoid carbonated / alcohol / caffeinated beverage

4. Continue taking acid suppressant like Pantoprozole

5. Consult your physician for further assessment.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Dr. Kaltari, thank you for our response...

I do feel that the stomach pain is attributed to the pain medicine, I have experienced this pain in the past and it was the same. During that episode my weight was not affected. I guess, I was more concerned this time because I gained 10-12 pounds within such a short time frame, 2 months to be exact.

I am 5' 9" and weighed 145 pounds...I now weigh 160. I have not changed my diet or my lifestyle, the weight just started coming on,that is why I thought it could be from the ulcer.

The unexplained weight gain along with the stomach pain is what caused my alarm, I will surely follow up with my primary for further testing.

Again, thank you for your response.

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take care

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms XXXX

Thanks for writing back to me. I would also suggest you to engage yourself with 30 minutes of brisk walking everyday. The Endorphins released will be helpful and also weight gain will be under check

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.

Take care
Best regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (16 minutes later)

Thank you, I will definitely incorporate the walking into my schedule.

Health and happiness to you as well.

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take care

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms XXXX

Take care

Regards
Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar