HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain In Right Side Of Abdomen?

I am having pain in my right side of my stomach area. Little history I have gerds I take meds for. I am having bad acid reflux for the last couple of days lost twenty pounds put it back on.i have had to have surgery for scar tissue down in that area about 5 years ago. I have no apx no gallbladder no female parts. I am 47. Feel like I am going to throw up all the time. I has gotten worse today than yesterday but not bad enough to go to hospital.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
Report Abuse
General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

You have not mentioned what the diagnosis was due to which you were operated in the past. However, for the bad acid reflux, i would advise the following for you:

1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity.
2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food
3) Regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness.
4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a proton pump inhibitor for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards
5) In case you do not get any relief or the problem increases in intensity, you would require opinion from a gastro enterologist along with a possible endoscopic evaluation of your upper GI tract.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.


I find this answer helpful

Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain In Right Side Of Abdomen?

Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. You have not mentioned what the diagnosis was due to which you were operated in the past. However, for the bad acid reflux, i would advise the following for you: 1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity. 2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food 3) Regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness. 4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a proton pump inhibitor for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards 5) In case you do not get any relief or the problem increases in intensity, you would require opinion from a gastro enterologist along with a possible endoscopic evaluation of your upper GI tract. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.