Why have I had stomach pain for the past two weeks?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old female with a height of 154 cm. I do not take any medication. I would like to ask about my health condition and get medical advice. I have been having stomach pain for the past two weeks. I am really worried. What steps should I take to manage this?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern.

Having stomach pain for two weeks is not something to ignore, even though many causes are mild. At your age, common reasons include:

Acidity.
Gastritis.
Gas.
Indigestion.
Constipation.
Sometimes an infection.

The pain can also be related to periods, especially if it comes and goes or is lower in the abdomen. Less commonly, it could be something like a urinary infection or inflammation of the appendix, depending on where exactly the pain is and how severe it feels.

Let me know your condition in detail so that I can guide you better. Where exactly is the pain (upper, lower, right, or left)?
Whether it gets worse after eating?
If you have nausea, vomiting, fever, burning in the chest, bloating, constipation, or loose motions.

For now, I would suggest the following:

Keep your diet light.
Avoid very spicy, oily, or junk food, drink plenty of water, and do not skip meals.
Simple home measures like warm fluids and regular meals can help if it is acidity or gas.

Since it has already lasted two weeks, it is important that you get checked by a doctor. You may need a basic examination and possibly simple tests to find the cause. Seek urgent care if you develop severe pain, vomiting, fever, blood in stool, or pain shifting to the right lower side.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.