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What Causes Severe Pain In The Abdomen?

my nephew is 21. He is not healthy since he has had seven open heart surgeries since he was 1 day old. Tonight he had sever pain in his abd., radiating to his back. he was found to have a ua infection,and stones. The pain was so sever he was given Valium.Two shots of ms and Dilaudid after which his pulse ox dropped to low 60s. He was taken for a ct scan and incidently saw numerous growths on his liver. The Dr. wont comit tumors or nodules because he just didnt know what it is..He said he wouldnt say so they sent him home and said he should see his family DR. What should we be preparing for?
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Your symptoms are nonspecific but suggestive of benign digestion disorder called IBS or irritable bowel syndrome.

This is manifested with bloating or diarrhoeas with pain and abdominal discomfort.

As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large number of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them.

Carbohydrates that are easier to digests, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes.

Also, try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process.

Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow.

This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking.

Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger. In severe cases, colonoscopy should be done and some medications recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Abdomen?

Hi, Your symptoms are nonspecific but suggestive of benign digestion disorder called IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. This is manifested with bloating or diarrhoeas with pain and abdominal discomfort. As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large number of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them. Carbohydrates that are easier to digests, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes. Also, try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process. Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow. This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger. In severe cases, colonoscopy should be done and some medications recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon