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What Causes Abdominal Pain Post Intake Of Food?
I have been suffering recurring abdominal pains for the last 3 weeks. The pain frequently occurs about 2 hours after dinner although no pain occurs after any other meal before dinner. The family practioner prescribed an antibiotic initially but when the pain did not recede after 4 days, he sent me to a urologist who prescribed metronidazole and hyoscyamine but found the ultra sound and CT Scans to be normal . I was then sent to a gastroenterologist who sent me for an x-ray which also didn t show any abnormalities. This past week the pain reduced considerably following diarrhea (happened twice).. The pain has now moved to the groin area..dull but throbbing. Just did a h.pylori test but will not have results for a week.have lost 7 pounds since . What may be the diagnosis of my ailment? Truly appreciate any advice especially with respect to what foods to eat to gain some strength whilst reducing pain and discomfort. Thank you!
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have abdominal pain post intake of food. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like appendicitis , consuming foods known to cause gas in some people, such as milk products , crohn’s disease , gastroenteritis , irritable bowel syndrome, ovarian cyst and UTI .I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy , ultrasound , X-ray and barium study . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for infections or recommend surgery can be required in severe case . For now drinking plenty of water , avoid pain medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen , avoiding solid foods for a few hours and taking over-the-counter gas-reducing medications, such as simethicone drops, digestive enzymes . Take probiotic food and avoid light and non spicy . Also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have abdominal pain post intake of food. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like appendicitis , consuming foods known to cause gas in some people, such as milk products , crohn’s disease , gastroenteritis , irritable bowel syndrome, ovarian cyst and UTI .I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy , ultrasound , X-ray and barium study . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for infections or recommend surgery can be required in severe case . For now drinking plenty of water , avoid pain medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen , avoiding solid foods for a few hours and taking over-the-counter gas-reducing medications, such as simethicone drops, digestive enzymes . Take probiotic food and avoid light and non spicy . Also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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