Epigastric pain is known as pain felt in the upper abdomen. It is a common symptom of an upset stomach. It also occurs due to indigestion, acid reflux, GERD, lactose intolerance, drinking alcohol, hiatal hernia, and peptic ulcer disease. It is treated depending on the cause. Taking Antacids can help to reduce it.
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What does erythema with atrophy of antrum mean?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. I had a history of on and off acid reflux for a few years. Last month, I had a bad episode of GERD and was prescribed Pantoprazole for a month. It got better and I stopped taking Pantoprazole, but I still have epigastric pain on and off. I had an upper endo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms likely from your stomach. Atrophy and erythema mean there is inflammation, might be from a bacterial infection (helicobacter), which we have to wait for the biopsy result then to be treated with triple therapy. Hyoscyamine drug for intestinal cramps, help... Read Full »