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What Can I Do To Control Upper Abdominal Contractions Like Pain?
Hi, I am a 41 year old female. I have been have massive pain like contractions in my upper abdomen. It almost feels like when I had my gallbladder problems but that has been taken out. I have tried tums, gas x and midol nothing has helped. Should i go to the er?
Thu, 27 Jun 2019
Hello,
* Massive upper abdominal pain can be from various issues as
- acute gastritis
- pancreas infections with radiation of pain to the back
- biliary tract disorders - other intestine issues.
* It is recommended to approach ER, get the basic evaluation done and if required CT scan of the abdomen & pelvis for its best management guidelines ahead.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* Massive upper abdominal pain can be from various issues as
- acute gastritis
- pancreas infections with radiation of pain to the back
- biliary tract disorders - other intestine issues.
* It is recommended to approach ER, get the basic evaluation done and if required CT scan of the abdomen & pelvis for its best management guidelines ahead.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Hi,
Noted the history about a 41 year old female having sever contraction pain in upper abdomen akin to gallbladder problems but cholecystectomy has already been done.
The causes of severe upper abdominal pain can be as follows:
Volvulus of stomach or intestine.
Stone in bile ducts.
Impending rupture of any ulcer.
Pancreatitis.
Liver abscess.
Hence you should go to ER asap.
Do not take anything orally.
Clinical evaluation by a Surgeon will help to know the clinical diagnosis to be supported by relevant investigations as follows:
X-ray of abdomen in standing position.
CT scan of abdomen.
If allowed then upper GI Endoscopy if indicated. Tests of stool, blood and urine.
All these will give a proper diagnosis and a plan of management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon
Noted the history about a 41 year old female having sever contraction pain in upper abdomen akin to gallbladder problems but cholecystectomy has already been done.
The causes of severe upper abdominal pain can be as follows:
Volvulus of stomach or intestine.
Stone in bile ducts.
Impending rupture of any ulcer.
Pancreatitis.
Liver abscess.
Hence you should go to ER asap.
Do not take anything orally.
Clinical evaluation by a Surgeon will help to know the clinical diagnosis to be supported by relevant investigations as follows:
X-ray of abdomen in standing position.
CT scan of abdomen.
If allowed then upper GI Endoscopy if indicated. Tests of stool, blood and urine.
All these will give a proper diagnosis and a plan of management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon
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