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What Causes Dull Pain In My Abdominal Area After A Surgery For Scar Tissue?
Hello I am a 55 year old maale who underwent a laporotomy in May this year to remove scar tisssue from previous surgery which had caused an obstruction in my bowel. Recently I have had a dull pain in my abdomen near the site of the scar and my motions have been a little loose. I have also been feeling sick especially in the morning but have not actually vomited.The sensation is eased by eating. My appetite is good but I am also taking warfarin as a result of a pulmonary embolism resulting from the surgery mentioned above.Any idea what this may be ? Thank you. Neil Mackintosh UK
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Hi.
Thanks for an elucidate history.
The pain in abdomen, nausea, not feeling well; The sensation being eased with eating indicates that most probably you have a problem related to Acid Peptic Disease.
I would advise you to undergo an upper GI endoscopy for esophagus, stomach and duodenum; ultrasonography of abdomen and particularly X-ray of the abdomen in standing position.
This will help you to get a proper diagnosis and treatment .
Till then start of :
Soft bland diet, plenty or oral fluids,
Small frequent foods.
PPI or Ranitidine.
ANtacid;
Domperidone in consultation of your Doctor.
Thanks for an elucidate history.
The pain in abdomen, nausea, not feeling well; The sensation being eased with eating indicates that most probably you have a problem related to Acid Peptic Disease.
I would advise you to undergo an upper GI endoscopy for esophagus, stomach and duodenum; ultrasonography of abdomen and particularly X-ray of the abdomen in standing position.
This will help you to get a proper diagnosis and treatment .
Till then start of :
Soft bland diet, plenty or oral fluids,
Small frequent foods.
PPI or Ranitidine.
ANtacid;
Domperidone in consultation of your Doctor.
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