Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by Verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
Query: Hello doctor, I think I have a stomach ulcer, and I went to a gastroenterologist. He examined my stomach and gave me a PPI (Protonix). Now, I have itching, burning skin, and floating stools. I think I got the ulcer after I had COVID-19 infection a month ago, and I took a lot of Naproxen Sodium. Coul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your query, I understood that you had a history of COVID-19 a month back, for which you have taken Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Naproxen Sodium. In addition, you are currently on tablet Pantoprazole, an excellent proton pump inhibitor (aci... Read Full »
I regularly wake up at 3 AM with stomach pain and burning sensation. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a female age 46. Every day, for about 20 days now, I get up between 3 and 4 AM feeling giddy, uneasy with burning, and pain in the stomach and then pass gas in about 15 to 20 minutes which makes it little better and within another 15 to 30 minutes go to the potty which makes it muc... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. From what you mentioned, most probably you have dyspepsia. I suggest taking a medication for one month. If the symptoms are still there we should do a test for Helicobacter pylori, if positive eradication treatment will be required. Thanks.... Read Full »
Tests for stomach pain revealed a high eosinophil count. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a stomach ache from the last two months. It got worsened last week and I was admitted to a hospital. A lot of tests were done. The CBC revealed eosinophilia. The gastroscopy revealed an edematous duodenum. A duodenal biopsy was taken. I have attached my biopsy report. I want to u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your biopsy report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and the findings were normal. There is nothing to be worried about. You will need to use PPI's (proton pump inhibitors) to improve your symptoms. Regarding your eosinophilia, it ... Read Full »
Why is there pain and swelling in the stomach?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old male with a weight of 90 kg and a height of 5.10 feet. I have an issue with swelling in the stomach for the past two days and have pain on the sides. I am not able to breathe smoothly. I also get pain while pressing it so that I cannot stand and sit properly. I current... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it seems to be due to gastritis. Given your weight and use of Nexpro (Esomeprazole), a proton pump inhibitor tends to cause bacterial overgrowth in the small bowel and gaseous symptoms. You can try, Tablet Itopride SR 150 mg half an hour before meals. And try... Read Full »
What can be done for chronic digestive problem?
Query: Hello doctor, My height is 173 cm, weight 75 kg. I have a chronic digestive problem for 10 years. I have taken allopathy, Ayurveda and homeopathy but no successful result. Please advise me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic digestive disorders which are common include irritable bowel syndrome, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancer, infections, gallstones. The symptoms of digestive problems include diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, gas, stomach pain, vomiting, bloo... Read Full »
I have gastric problems, and I puke every day. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old male, I smoke weed and cigarettes every day, and do not eat food at the right time. So, I have gastric problems and I puke every day, from the past six months. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your details, and I appreciate your concern. As per the history, most likely you have severe gastritis with overlapping esophageal spasm and gastroesophageal reflux. It is because the stomach acids regurgitate back into the esophagus, causing heart... Read Full »
What could be the reason for getting blood from my mouth with pain and gasping?
Query: Hello doctor,I am getting blood from my mouth, and it is not from my gums or coughing. This bleeding is always associated with pain and gasping. What could be the reason for my issue?Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.As per your description, this person is on Aspirin. Aspirin can cause ulcers in the stomach and mouth. The ulcers formed in the stomach can bleed, which will, in turn, irritate the stomach and comes up to the mouth, and during this instance, if some amount of blood enters i... Read Full »
I have muscle pain after diarrhea and a stomach ulcer treatment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I started having diarrhea a week ago, and it was not getting better. Yesterday morning I started having cramps, which worsened as the day continued. The stomach pain was severe, and I could not get up. I went to the hospital, and they did blood tests, and my white blood count was up. He... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You have been given an antacid and antibiotic course for your suspected gastroenteritis or ulcer-like condition. You can complete the course of that medications. Your muscle pain could be from electrolyte loss in diarrhea or excess muscle cramps. Maintain hydration with ... Read Full »
I have nausea and burning pain in abdomen. Please provide advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, 45 kg, 5 feet one inch. I have nausea, slight pain and burning sensation in upper left abdomen, and discomfort on the left side of the abdomen. I am currently on Dolgina, Librax, Calbo. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The burning pain and nausea with pain are suggestive of viral gastritis or small ulcer. Acidity or acid reflux from that can lead to nausea by irritation of posterior pharynx. I suggest taking Rabeprazole 20 mg OD for a week. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss wi... Read Full »
Why do I have excruciating lower abdominal pain despite normal ultrasound?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old woman. I have been having excruciating pain in my right abdominal area, below my right breast. The pain travels to my back and gets unbearable at times. I have been throwing up today, and my temperature is low since the past five days. This has been going on for a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This lower abdominal pain might me due to acalculous cholecystitis, which means gall bladder dysfunction and pain without gallbladder stones. The test of choice is a HIDA (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid) scan since the ultrasounds are usually normal and may not ... Read Full »