Abdominal pain or stomachache is when a person feels pain or discomfort between the chest and pelvis. The common causes of abdominal pain are gastroenteritis or stomach flu, gas, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, vomiting, gastritis, food poisoning, peptic ulcers, and constipation.
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I experience nausea, diarrhea and blood in toilet. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female and I weigh about 168 lbs. Seven months ago, I was in the ER with severe lower abdominal pain. I had blood work, abdominal x-ray, internal ultrasound, and an abdominal CT scan with contrast. They found that I had a ruptured cyst. However, for a couple of mont... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that the earlier severe abdominal pain might have been due to the rupture of an ovarian cyst, form which you have made a good recovery since. As you have already pointed out a change of location and with that, an erratic diet pattern, the focus should be o... Read Full »
Do lower abdominal pain more associated with heart or kidney problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a hypertensive person and I take medicine Olsar H 20 occasionally. From the past two weeks, I am feeling muscle pain in hands and knee joints with headache backside. Sometimes while lying down to sleep I am sensing fluttering in my chest left side for which I feel afraid and sit ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, this does not appear serious to me. However, you should get yourself evaluated. This does not appear to be related to kidneys. Your ECG (electrocardiogram) is normal and lipid profile shows elevated cholesterol level, which would increase the risk of heart d... Read Full »
What causes severe abdominal pain with raised AST and ALT levels in an 8-year-old kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My 8-year-old daughter continues to have strong abdominal pains. A couple of months before, it was really bad and was also coupled with mono and fifths disease. At that time her levels were crazy high. AST = 1312, ALT = 1692. These levels freaked out the doctors so we went back the nex... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. This appears to be a case of obstructive jaundice. The main cause of obstructive jaundice is gallstones. Since GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) levels are raised more than 70 in the first report it suggests an obstructive cause. AST (aspa... Read Full »
I have symptoms of intermittent diarrhea with crampy abdominal pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female with symptoms of intermittent diarrhea associated with crampy abdominal pain relieved by defecation. I noticed that diarrhea started maybe around four years ago. At first, the abdominal pain will usually occur after food intake (I could not find a particular p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. I am sorry for the discomfort you are having. Your concern at present is intermittent diarrhea with crampy abdominal pain, which is relieved with defecation. You have a history of constipation too. Constipation alternating with diarrhea and recu... Read Full »
My chronic constipation affects my normal life. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am hoping to get a second opinion on my current symptoms. I am a 23-year-old female. I am experiencing severe constipation and inability to pass gas with left side abdominal pain. It feels as if my bowel shrunk down to the size of a pencil. It started with mild constipation and left side... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can imagine how much you have been upset about your health. Constipation and left side lower abdominal pain with no alarming features (such as ongoing bleeding, weight loss, reduced appetite, and normal colonoscopy) make me think that you have irritable bowel syndr... Read Full »
I feel pressure on my lower right abdomen. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I have had pressure or weight on my lower right abdomen for around a year. That side of my body hurts during every other period like it is alternating with my ovaries. There was no pain in the beginning but, more recently, my menstrual cramps have become wor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Mild discomfort during menstruation is normal because you are shedding the inner layer of the uterus with blood. So, that is not an abnormality, and every female gets it. If your CT (computed tomography) is... Read Full »
I have lower abdominal pain while urinating. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, From the last two years, I have some problems. At an interval of 2 to 3 months, I sometimes get lower abdominal pain while urinating. A few months back, the pain was terrible for two days. I consulted my doctor, and he advised me some medications. He told that it is a case of cystiti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, your reports show plenty of RBCs (red blood cells) in urine, which signifies infection. It could be secondary to renal calculi lodged somewhere up in the kidneys or ureter. It might be so ... Read Full »
I have abdominal pain, and indigestion problems. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 33-year-old female. I am experiencing abdominal pain, bloating, and indigestion problems after taking food outside for the past two days. I think that I suffer from gastritis. I am interested in learning more about gastritis, its potential causes, and the recommended diagnostic p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thanks for reaching out to iCliniq. Gastritis is an inflammatory reaction that is mainly seen in the stomach and it is caused by irritant food substances, chemical ingestion, drug overdose, and stress disorder. This condition is diagnosed using gastric endoscopy. Nutritional changes or recomm... Read Full »
My mother has waist and stomach pain. Do the recommended prescription direct right treatment?
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is 64 years old and is suffering from several kinds of diseases e.g. BP, thyroid, sugar, cholesterol. She is taking medicines regularly as prescribed by the doctor. Her medications are Tripride 2, Altroxin 50, Stamlovita, Met XL 25, Losartan, Atorva 10 mg.Presently she has wai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the provided details and treatment prescriptions from various doctors. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Although it will not be possible for me to comment on whether the treatment is right or wrong (without seeing the patient), I ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have been having occasional chest pain, mostly in the center of my chest, but sometimes in my abdomen, upper back, and on the left side of my chest. The pain has mostly been dull or burning. I have had blood work and two EKGs done, and all were normal. I want to rule out anything more se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your pain does not fit into cardiac pain. Moreover, your cardiac workup is normal. Possible causes can be musculoskeletal chest pain or related to the lungs. These pains worsen with movement and deep inspiration. Your ECG is very normal. Do y... Read Full »
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