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I have worsening stomach pain. How to overcome this?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing intense stomach or back or abdomen pain. Each “episode” gets worse and worse. It goes all up my back, and my stomach feels like it is being squeezed or suffocated. When I stand up, there is pressure pushing down from the top of my stomach. I am nauseous and ti... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you mentioned, you most probably have gastritis or peptic ulcer in your stomach, which is caused by a disturbance in stomach acidity. Provide me with some details: Do you use a lot of painkillers like Ibuprofen? Is it worse or better after taking meals? Ha... Read Full »
I have intense stomach and upper back pain along with diarrhea. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I delivered a baby two months ago and have been having intense stomach cramps for a while now. It used to be only when I eat, but it has been on and off for the past three days. I also have had awful upper back pain, diarrhea, and weakness for about a week. Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suppose you might have acute gastroenteritis. Please provide me with more details: 1. Do you have any blood in your stools or skin rash? 2. Do you have a history of irritable bowel syndrome? Gastroenteritis is... Read Full »
I have an unexplained pain in my abdomen. Is it a hernia?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having unexplained pain in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. It first appeared at the crease of the left leg and at the top of the pubic bone, two inches below the left of the navel, and in the perineum area beneath the scrotum. The family doctor suspected a hernia; no bulge... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your suffering. Lower left tummy pain could be due to many causes like diverticulosis (associated with constipation), muscle sprain (increase with movement), renal colic (middle ureter stones cause similar pain that comes and goes), or colonic spasm... Read Full »
I have nausea, halitosis, and peptic ulcer. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a peptic ulcer. Sometimes I experienced pain in the upper abdomen or chest and feeling like nausea. I have halitosis too, which I think comes from my gut. I changed my lifestyle by avoiding gluten and sugar as well. I tried home remedies like cabbage juice, and drink apple cider vi... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A peptic ulcer is a common gastric issue that causes severe pain and could be painful if not treated properly. Gluten and sugar have no relation with treating peptic ulcers, and probiotics could be helpful, but not that much. Alcohol, smoking... Read Full »
Can chanca piedra help in clearing my gallstones without a surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having stage 1 hypertension and high cholesterol levels. I also have gallstones. I developed a warming pain in or around the center right rib. I decided to take water with apple cider vinegar and cayenne red pepper inside to help dissolve the stones, and then I also took dandelion le... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gallstones are treated conservatively if there is no pain. But, recurring pain means that there is inflammation, and removal of the gall bladder is essential according to the guidelines. The decision also depends on the number and size of t... Read Full »