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My brother is suffering from stomach upset. Why that be due to an ulcer or gastritis?
Query: Hi doctor, My brother, who is 35 years old, has frequent stomach upset. As soon as he eats outside food that is spicy, he gets severe stomach pain. Will that be due to an ulcer or gastritis? Please help with suggestions. He is also overweight. Is there any diet plan to be followed? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Eating out or spicy foods are common risk factors for gastritis, which makes it less likely to cause an ulcer. Ulcer pain is severe and persistent, and ulcers can bleed, which will lead to black-colored vomiting or black-colored stools. In... Read Full »
I have lower back pain and bloating. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. I have been experiencing lower back pain for the past three days. Tonight, after dinner, I was feeling extremely full, but now my stomach feels bloated and tight, and my back and sides hurt as well. Could you please explain the issue to me? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and understand your concern. First, tired back muscles are the main cause of low back pain. I notice that you are also overweight, which may be a factor. Avoid sitting for a long time, utilize back support, and sit upright. Completing one vitami... Read Full »
I have stomach issues. Should I undergo endoscopy?
Query: Hello doctor, Eight years ago, I had an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. It came back normal except for some mild chronic antrum gastritis (reactive gastritis) and mild duodenal bulb duodenitis. I have been on Prilosec for 10 years, but have recently had some flare-ups, lots of stomach gurgling, gas, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports look alright (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your symptoms are suggestive of recurrent mild gastritis (excessive acidity). You can continue the use of acid-blocking medicines like Prilosec (Omeprazole) as needed for a couple of day... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing burning pain in my upper abdomen area after eating (above the navel) for the past four months. This pain occurs almost after every single meal, and I rarely experience mild pain all over the abdomen as well. There is no fever or fatigue present. I had consumed alc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. The symptoms you have described suggest dyspepsia or gastritis. But the duration of your symptoms is a bit lengthy. I recommend undergoing a lab workup, including a stool test for H. pylori (Helicobact... Read Full »
What causes breathing difficulty at night?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old female with one year old baby. Suddenly from last 10 days when I feel asleep something blocks my breathing. When I wake up and stand for a while, I will get back my breathing slowly. Immediately after that I get some continuous burps. It feels that something has stuck i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms look like purely gastritis. At the time of normal acid production while sleeping we will not have any problems. If acid production in stomach is more, then while lying down acid tends to come to esophagus (upwards from stomach). It can come up to throat. A... Read Full »
I have throat pain and I am frightened to walk alone. Why?
Query: I am having pain in upper throat and gastric, vomit after food. afraid to walk alone and sometimes feel frightened. I have this problem for 5 years. I have seen a doctor and they said it is causing from anxiety. THey gave some meds but not improving. I am taking Escitalopram 10 mg in the morning and... Read Full »
Answer: hello hope you're doing well! your past medical history and current complaints are related and pretty much predict you might be suffering anxiety. continue taking current medications. prescribing medicine ..continue to take it for 3 weeks and then stop. along with that I need to clear some more ... Read Full »