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Hi Doctor I’ve had a pain at the top of my stomach for a couple of days and saw my doctor yesterday who suggested it might reflux and prescribed nothing. I took a blood test and ecg whilst there and was ecg is ok, getting the blood result later today...any ideas?
Although it would have been better if a doctor had examined you physically but your symptom suggests an epigastric pain which is due to increased acid secretion in your stomach.
I would advise an H-2 receptor antagonist such as Ranitidine 300 mg twice daily before meals. It will counter acid secretion and subsequently your pain. For a faster relief you can also take an antacid gel such as Mucaine gel which will relieve your pain faster.
Check with you primary care physician whether you need to be investigated more.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma
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Hello, Although it would have been better if a doctor had examined you physically but your symptom suggests an epigastric pain which is due to increased acid secretion in your stomach. I would advise an H-2 receptor antagonist such as Ranitidine 300 mg twice daily before meals. It will counter acid secretion and subsequently your pain. For a faster relief you can also take an antacid gel such as Mucaine gel which will relieve your pain faster. Check with you primary care physician whether you need to be investigated more. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma