HomeAnswersInternal Medicinewidal testI have been experiencing stomach pain. Please help.

Despite taking medicines for stomach pain, I did not get any relief. Why?

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Answered by

Dr. Prathap

Medically reviewed by

iCliniq medical review team

Published At May 19, 2017
Reviewed AtFebruary 19, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am having stomach pain from about one and a half months. The pain generally begins after lunch or dinner and may last for one to four hours. It is episodic in nature and increases in severity, and then gradually goes away. The pain occurs in the lower left region near the navel. The doctor at the local hospital said that there is some tenderness in the colon, and the pain may be because of some infection. Widal test was also mildly positive (report attached). Following it, I was admitted to a local hospital for five days and was prescribed some antibiotic and laxative treatment which did not help much. All my endoscopy, colonoscopy, x-ray, and ultrasound reports are completely normal and are attached. The medications that were prescribed are Mebiz SR and O2 tablet, both twice a day, Ultracet and Hyocimax tablet, both when required. Despite doing a full course, I did not get any relief. Please tell me if there can be some other reason for the pain and its cure.

Answered by Dr. Prathap

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

  • Your treating doctor has evaluated you for all possible causes of the pain. And the prescription now you are using is an empirical therapy.
  • If the pain still persists the next level of work up should be with a contrast-enhanced CT of the abdomen to find further details.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

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

Dr. Prathap
Dr. Prathap

Internal Medicine

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Internal Medicine

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy