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What Causes Pain Below The Sternum And Loose Stools?

I am currently experience pain at the top of my belly, below the sternum. I had my appendix removed almost 15 years ago so we can take that out of the equation. I can not walk or move around without pain. My bowl movements have been loose for the past week and discolored. Wondering if it could be a gallbladder issue
Fri, 23 Dec 2016
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

Here following can be the possibility that should be ruled out ...
-acute cholecystitis
-acute gastritis
-peptic ulcer
-pancreas involvement etc...

For that first CBC and USG like investigation done for rule out any organic cause if present

For gastritis and peptic ulcer take pantoprazole tablet for two week....

According to cause specific treatment given

Avoid stress, excess tea, coffee, smoking like gastric irritants...

Cooked oatmeal help in soothing stomach

Take care

Consult physician for examination with keeping all this in mind....
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What Causes Pain Below The Sternum And Loose Stools?

Hi welcome to the health care magic Here following can be the possibility that should be ruled out ... -acute cholecystitis -acute gastritis -peptic ulcer -pancreas involvement etc... For that first CBC and USG like investigation done for rule out any organic cause if present For gastritis and peptic ulcer take pantoprazole tablet for two week.... According to cause specific treatment given Avoid stress, excess tea, coffee, smoking like gastric irritants... Cooked oatmeal help in soothing stomach Take care Consult physician for examination with keeping all this in mind....