Chest and stomach pain? Gallbladder?
I’m twenty and I’ve been experiencing frequent heartburn, indigestion, and stomach pain for over a year now. The pain in my stomach spreads down the right side; from right in my ribs down to my hip bone. The pain is the most severe about thirty minutes after I eat or in the evening.
I was hospitalized in April because I doubled over in class, the doctor thought I had appendicitis but after two CT Scans, several ultrasounds, and a lot of blood tests, the dismissed me and said there was nothing wrong with me. I went to a follow up visit with my PCP and he said that I may have acid reflux, and told me to take Prilosec. He also told me that I probably just have colic. Colic, in the context that I’ve heard, just meant babies that cry incessantly. He also asked me if I was sufferring from any mental or emotional “disturbances.”
I’m an active, out going, young college student. Is that relevent?
I just want to know what’s wrong with me and not have a doctor ask me if I’m crazy.
I’m 25 and just got my gallbladder removed 1 year ago. I always had problems with acid reflux and everything your describing. My main reason for going to the hospital was because I had severe pain on my right side under my rib cage. It is possible that it can be your gallbladder. Ask your doctor to give you a ultrsound if that’s what you think. Hope this helped.
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Ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are some of the common conditions resulting from too much acid in your stomach. You can treat these conditions by taking Pantoprazole.
Pantoprazole is one of the drugs that you can find under the class of proton pump inhibitors (PPI). The drug enables the blocking of the acid production by your stomach. Some drugs that have the same mechanism of action with Pantoprazole are lasoprazole, rabeprazole and omeprazole. PPIs work by blocking the enzyme in the wall of your stomach to prevent it from producing acid. The result is a reduced amount of acid to allow your esophagus and stomach to heal.
Indications, Interactions and Dosage:
Pantoprazole is available in tablet form in a 40-milligram dose. The drug has been approved to treat GERD. Adult patients with GERD are recommended to take 40 milligrams of Pantoprazole daily for one month or two months. The drug is also recommended for the treatment of ulcers of duodenum and stomach and the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Stomach acidity can affect the absorption of some drugs. Because PPIs have the capability to reduce stomach acid, it follows that they lessen the concentration
Pantoprazole may be prescribed for the treatment of intestinal or stomach ulcers. It can also be used in combination with antibiotics for the treatment of certain types of ulcers due to bacterial infection.
Side Effects:
Adverse reactions to Pantoprazole may vary individually. But some common side effects are:
Precautions:
Consulting your doctor before taking Pantoprazole is a precaution that you should always keep in mind. You should tell your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to PPIs. Telling your doctor your medical history is something that you should really consider, especially if it includes diabetes, severe liver disease and stomach problems such as tumors.
Something to think of before taking Pantoprazole or any other medications are: do not share your medicines with other people and keep your appointments with your doctor for proper monitoring.
Read more about Pantoprazole in the newly published Pantoprazole Review for more information.
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Abdominal pain.. other weird issues as well?
Going on three months i had a sexual encounter where the condom broke… ever since ive been feeling ill…first thought it was an std i got from her..then i was diagnosed with prostatitis(which seems about right).. then about a week after that diagnosis i had extreme fatigue, to the point where people were asking me if i was high or depressed, later that week i broke out in mad hives for a about 4 days and then the gradually went away..i went to the dr. and had a blood test that showed a high white blood cell count and was told it could just be an infection because i had complained about the fatigue and abdominal pain i have had for awhile now… after that dr. visit i had swollen lymph nodes in my neck and swollen glands under my jaw and a really really sore throat for about a week. that went away.but the abdominal pain/fullness i have been having is still here.ive also sighted some petechiae on my arms.. ankle.only about 5-6 dots. along with a bad taste in my mouth/thirst. help.
You should submit for a urinalisys immediately. Swollen lymph nodes & leukocytosis are indicative of an infection, and if left untreated you could have some major problems if it’s an STI. Abdominal pain can also indicate a spreading bacterial infection. I’d see a urologist pronto. Check for any discharge or burning when you urinate.
Hives & petechiae can be indicative of a severe allergic reaction, but if you haven’t had any difficulty breathing I doubt they’d be related to one. Allergies can increase in severity (from barely noticeable to alarmingly evident) very quickly, & it is not uncommong for people to find that they have a latex allergy during/after sexual contact. Look for swellilng & more hives.
Mono could account for the fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, & abdominal pain (which could be an enlarged spleen if it is focused on the upper left side). If left untreated, you could face a splenic rupture (which puts you at risk for internal hemorrhaging) or bronchoconstricting. This seems like a good diagnosis if the hives & petechiae can be attributed to another cause.
Depending on which activities you enjoyed that night, it could be a systemic attack by a herpes virus. Though rare, it can infiltrate your system & cause massive reactions if you are hypersensitive to it.
Good luck & I hope this helps…
See a urologist!
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Ever since I had my baby two months ago, my wrists have been killing me with what I suspect to be carpal tunnel. It flares up when I hold her…even if shes laying on my stomach and I’m barely supporting her. What can I do to make the pain go away without anti-inflammatories? Thanks in advance!
You know what. I have had the same issue. Except sometimes my knees and elbows hurt too. I was taking cod liver oil when I was pregnant and that helped tremendously. Now that I’m not taking it my joints hurt. I actually plan on getting more cod liver oil. Carlson’s brand to be exact. It can be a bit costly, but it is good stuff. It is liquid form, but it just tastes lemony. I would not recommend getting fish oil gel caps or fish oil/cod liver oil from just anywhere because you never know where they get the fish and it could be high in mercury.
You should also very carefully stretch your wrists every day. Makes sure to not over stretch them. It will cause more pain.
Also, it can be awkward sometimes when cradling a baby especially while breastfeeding and once your baby gets older, it will put less stress on your wrist. Once your body is healed you will be in better shape too. You are still recovering so it may be an issue that will resolve itself. The cod liver is great to take either way. It will keep your joints healthy and give you a great source of your omegas. It is also good alternative if you are not getting a lot of sun. I think because it has vitamin D in it.
Good Luck and congrats on your little one.
