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In The Last 24 Hrs I've Had Gas Like Pains.
Question: in the last 24 hrs I've had gas like pains. lower tummy but also at the base of my ribs. when i say base of my ribs, i mean if i make a fist, place in the center at the bottom of my ribs i can push in and make it feel a little better. it's not a constant pain. it comes and goes in waves. i took tums twice last night plus 2 gasex strips. this morning i took a phazyme and that made it stop for a while. now it's coming back. is there something i can take to get it to stop?
Brief Answer:
intestine upset with gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my clinical experience, the pain lower tummy and base of ribs in
the center of the bottom of ribs may be part of intestine upset with
gastritis from various reasons as indigestion, infection or else.
However provision of further details will be needed to get more precise co relation on clinical grounds with following
1. Type of pain, intensity, frequency, progress since onset ?
2. Does it radiate or remain localised ?
3. Any particular food taken apart from routine on the day before the event?
4. Are bowel movements normal or disturbed , is there associated nausea,
vomiting or other systemic features ?
Till the time you revert back with the details, an intake of proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole or pantoprazole with sips of water on empty stomach will help great.
Awaiting for your response.
Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
intestine upset with gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my clinical experience, the pain lower tummy and base of ribs in
the center of the bottom of ribs may be part of intestine upset with
gastritis from various reasons as indigestion, infection or else.
However provision of further details will be needed to get more precise co relation on clinical grounds with following
1. Type of pain, intensity, frequency, progress since onset ?
2. Does it radiate or remain localised ?
3. Any particular food taken apart from routine on the day before the event?
4. Are bowel movements normal or disturbed , is there associated nausea,
vomiting or other systemic features ?
Till the time you revert back with the details, an intake of proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole or pantoprazole with sips of water on empty stomach will help great.
Awaiting for your response.
Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
1. Sporadic. It comes and goes. it will be painful for 5 to 15 minutes then gone for a while. but the bloating stays. this started yesterday afternoon. 2. its pretty much just on 2 spots. base of the Ribs and lower tummy. 3. not really. just normal things i eat and drink. 4. normal and no vomiting. i don't feel nauseous at all. thanks.
Brief Answer:
follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the details.
* Seems to be intestine upset as per the previous discussion, which might
be following minor viral infection or digestive enzyme disturbances altering
gut flora mechanics.
My guidelines at present
- drink more liquids in terms of boiled water, lemon juice, coconut water,
fresh butter milk
- prefer easily digestible food stuffs as rice, curd, organic fresh fruits
- avoid all spices, junk foods, non veg, dairy fat, alcohol, aerated drinks if
consuming at present
- take omeprazole capsule with sips of water on empty stomach 2 times a
day ; tablet paracetamol ( 500 mg ) 3 times a day after meals
- remain ambulatory and continue your routine activities
Do follow up after 24 hours about the progress of the condition or early as per the need.
Wish you best recovery and health.
Take care.
follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the details.
* Seems to be intestine upset as per the previous discussion, which might
be following minor viral infection or digestive enzyme disturbances altering
gut flora mechanics.
My guidelines at present
- drink more liquids in terms of boiled water, lemon juice, coconut water,
fresh butter milk
- prefer easily digestible food stuffs as rice, curd, organic fresh fruits
- avoid all spices, junk foods, non veg, dairy fat, alcohol, aerated drinks if
consuming at present
- take omeprazole capsule with sips of water on empty stomach 2 times a
day ; tablet paracetamol ( 500 mg ) 3 times a day after meals
- remain ambulatory and continue your routine activities
Do follow up after 24 hours about the progress of the condition or early as per the need.
Wish you best recovery and health.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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