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I have frequent gnawing pain when stomach is empty. Why?

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I have frequent gnawing pain when stomach is empty. Why?

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Published At December 6, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have frequent gnawing pain when stomach is empty, which is relieved after eating. There is a continuous mucus accumulation in the throat throughout the day, which obstructs proper breathing and flares the nose nostril followed by dry mouth. It is particularly in the early morning hours. If light food is taken at dinner, discomfort in the stomach during midnight and whole body feels dry and no proper bowel movements the next morning. Most of the time, stomach gets bloated after eating. When the stomach is empty, nose flares up and breathe is very abnormally hot.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • Your symptoms are consistent with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
    • In this condition, junction of esophagus and stomach become weak and therefore, stomach acid move up into the esophagus.
      • The most common cause for this is hiatus hernia in which there will be an opening in the diaphragm. The esophagus becomes loose, which allow the upper portion of the stomach to move into the chest.
      • Consult a gastroenterologist to get a online prescription.

The Probable causes

Hiatus hernia.

Investigations to be done

Upper GI endoscopy.

Differential diagnosis

Helicobacter pylori infection.

Probable diagnosis

GERD.

Treatment plan

Treatment for acidity.

Regarding follow up

Revert back with the reports to a medical gastroenterologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai

Medical Gastroenterology

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