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Why is there heartburn after waking up at midnight?
Query: Hello doctor, My father's age is 49 years. He feels burning in the chest after waking up at midnight. Waking up is normal as routine. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father can have a duodenal ulcer with acid reflux. I suggest Rabeprazole 20 mg OD for one to two weeks for that. Meanwhile, avoid gastric irritants like excess spicy foods, excess tea, coffee, stress, smoking, etc. Cooked oatmeal help in soothing of the stomach. In... Read Full »
How to help my mom with severe stomach pain due to kidney calculi and lipoma in pancreas?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has stomach ache mostly on the whole abdomen. CT scan done with impression shows tiny calculi in the interpolar region of the right kidney and lipoma at the head of the pancreas size 7 x 6 mm. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Both the CT (computerized tomography) findings are inconsequential and do not need any management. USG (ultrasound) abdomen should be done to rule out gallbladder stones (CT abdomen may not pick up gallstones). If normal, then possibly it could be due to aci... Read Full »
I developed sudden pain in my stomach. Is it due to ulcers?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with an ulcer a couple of years ago. I watch what I eat so not to aggravate it, but I woke up early this morning having horrible stomach pains all over the midsection. What could be going on? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your stomach pain is mainly due to the stomach ulcer. Based on the location of the ulcer in the gastrointestinal tract, it can be classified into two types: One which causes severe pain after having food, which is typical of gastric ulcer. The second is a duodenal... Read Full »
What is the treatment for abdominal pain due to duodenal ulcer?
Query: Hello doctor, Based on the UGI test, I am suspected for duodenitis with ulceration. I have abdominal pain for the last six months. No other symptoms. No H.pylori infection per stool test. I have been taking PPI from the last four months. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it is rarely possible that you have pain secondary to duodenitis and ulcers after taking PPI for so long. Nor did you have H.pylori infection to claim that there is ongoing infection with H.pylori and cause of persistent ulcers. It is highly likely that you ... Read Full »
Why does my wife get severe abdominal pain with normal blood and x-ray?
Query: Hello doctor, For the last three years, my wife had an acute abdominal pain due to gastritis. All the blood reports, sonography reports, x-ray are normal. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it is due to gastritis, you should go for endoscopy, until that time you can start tablet Pantakind DSR (Pantoprazole). Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my abdomen below the ribs and on my sides at the hips. I feel this pain especially when I sleep lying on my stomach or on the side, mostly on the right side. I have a history of GERD, acid reflux, and duodenal ulcer. I underwent an endoscopy last year. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Please share your endoscopy report from last year. Are you mostly consuming home-cooked meals or eating out frequently? Are you currently taking acid suppression medicine such as PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors)? Have you eve... Read Full »
I am suffering from hiatal hernia, gastroduodenitis, and duodenal ulcer. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had severe indigestion and bloating, with no appetite. After having an endoscopy, I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, gastroduodenitis, and duodenal ulcer. I have taken a Pantocid Hp kit for 14 days and Pantocid DSR for another 14 days. After one month of finishing all the medicine, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. It does not seem to be related to pancreatic cancers. Be relaxed. Indigestion and bloating are due to lack of exercise, improper diet, lack of proper sleep, and consumption of alcohol. Do not depend on medication only. Wake up early and go for a morning walk... Read Full »
How long does it take for the duodenal ulcer to cure completely?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband had duodenal ulcer two months back and was treated immediately by a gastroenterologist. For the past 70 days, he is taking Sompraz 40. But sometimes he has wind formation in his stomach. He is very nervous and believes that he might have developed cancer. He always does th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any ulcers in the duodenum, can cause the feeling of wind anytime. Proper treatment is required to get rid of it. Only Sompraz (Esomeprazole) will not solve the problems. You have to give some other medicines to him. Avoid fatty and spicy food. Do regular walk and ex... Read Full »
I have duodenal ulcer, gastritis, and belching. Please guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I had H.pylori, and then an endoscopy was done, which shows I have a duodenal ulcer, and a biopsy shows that I have gastritis. This problem began a year ago, and then after four months, I did an endoscopy. I still have some pain especially when I have two to three drinks. I do have som... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I suggest the following:1. Please avoid oily, spicy foods, non-veg foods, and alcohol for six to 12 weeks.2. Take very simple and light foods.3. Take salads and fruits more.4. Take milk regularly.5. Take small and frequent feeds.6. Do some relaxation exercises, and go fo... Read Full »