Inflammation of the gastric (stomach) lining is called gastritis. It is most often caused by irritation of the gastric lining due to excessive alcohol intake, bacterial infection, chronic vomiting, or prolonged use of certain painkillers. The symptoms are nausea, vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, stomach pain, etc.
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I have pain in my stomach that aggravates after eating. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, There is a pain in my stomach near the diaphragm. Pain aggravates suddenly after eating anything. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The most probable causes include acidity and gastritis. Do you also experience nausea, bloating, burping, sour water feeling in your throat, or chest burning? I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned b... Read Full »
I have gas issues with headache and leg pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 37 years old, and my height is 5 feet. I have some regular problems, such as stool is not clear, due to which I have a gas problem. I also have headaches now and then, that start from one side, mostly the left, and pain and swelling in my leg. I have more pain in the ankle to toe. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I recommend doing regular exercise and taking tablet Zerodol P (Aceclofenac 100 mg and Paracetamol 325 mg), half a tablet twice daily for five days. Consult your doctor, and take the medicines accordingly. I hope t... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,We have noticed that she frequently coughs up milk every day due to reflux and gas concerns. She appears to need around an hour after feeding to discharge gas and calm down, even after burping. Her temperature is normal. Her urinary and bowel motions seem to be regular, showing no disco... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. All of these problems appear to be physiological. Let us go through each one individually. This appears typical for a baby that is one month old. Evening colic may be a factor in nighttime crying. Colicaid (Si... Read Full »
I have severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old female and I have severe stomach ache. I ate spicy food yesterday, but nothing like this has ever happened to me before. I have a continuous need to use the restroom, and I also have nausea and vomiting. I am unable to eat anything. Should I consult a doctor or can ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. Experiencing an upset stomach after eating spicy food outside can be due to food poisoning or gastritis. For this, you should give some rest to your stomach. I suggest you take soft, non-spicy, and home-coo... Read Full »
I Am a 32-Year-Old Having Gastritis. How to Manage It?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. I work in IT and have to sit and work most of the time. I have this gastritis problem occasionally. I feel like food is coming out again if I sleep immediately and experience heartburn. So I avoid sleeping immediately after the meal. I try to walk for some time... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. 1) This is more like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) rather than simple gastritis. 2) For this, there are certain lifestyle modifications and some medications which I would recommend. 3) Do not fill your stomac... Read Full »
My mother is a heart patient and has random chest pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother randomly gets chest pain that comes for one minute and goes, but this sequence sometimes occurs for half an hour. There is no jaw pain or pain radiating to the left hand, and no vomiting. Is there anything serious or this incident is common with heart patient? Her weight is 2... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the echocardiogram (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is fine. You mentioned her to be a heart patient. Did she suffer an attack in the past or anything to suggest heart disease? I guess she just has blood pressure problem bu... Read Full »
I have recurring vomiting. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor, Two days ago, I had what I thought was a standard case of food poisoning, mild diarrhea, and vomiting for around eight hours. By the next day, I was feeling fine and was able to keep all liquids and food down. Now, over 24 hours later, the vomiting has reoccurred. Should I be concerne... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed transient gastritis due to food poisoning and it may take few days to settle. You need to take PPI (proton pump inhibitor) Pantoprozole 40 mg for few days and an antiemitic (Ondansetron) for a day or two. It is not virus, you need not worry about i... Read Full »
Do I need an immediate liver CT scan as per my report?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 46 year old male. I had gastric bypass surgery 7 years ago. Earlier, I was 540 lbs and now, my weight is 300 lbs. About 5 years ago, I started drinking hard alcohol (Vodka) weekly. As of three weeks ago, I started getting a tight, bloated, tingly sensation from my chest down to my ... Read Full »
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern towards your abnormal laboratory values. Yes, you need a CT scan of the liver. Even, I suggest consulting your GI doctor for hospitalization. Your symptoms of tingling sensation and numbness are due to vitamin deficiencies. As you ... Read Full »
I have constant squeezing chest pain for past three weeks. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been using Adderall for about three years now. About one year ago, I started experiencing chest pains that would quickly go away after awhile. Then, there were a few occasions where I abused my medication and took too much. Since the last time that this happened (about six month... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Likely, this is gastritis and reflux disease. Pain occurs due to acid reflux and esophageal spasm. You should avoid fatty, oily and spicy diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular... Read Full »
I feel pain around the belly button after eating some food. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel pain after eating some food around the belly button. Sometimes, it feels warm also around belly button and itching as well and tastes come from mouth what I ate. So, I want to know what is happeing with me. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from acute gastritis with acid reflux. Pain around the belly button may be due to small bowel infection or belly button pain. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use tablet Nexium 40 mg before breakfast for one week. Avoi... Read Full »