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Subject: Re: abdominal pain
Forum: The Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Forum
Topic Area: Gastroenterology - General
Posted by HFHSM.D.-rf on December 16, 1998 at 21:43:14:
In Reply to: abdominal pain posted by peter on November 21, 1998 at 17:55:25:


I am 37 years old. I am having abdominal pain for last 6 months. I go to bed around 11, and pain starts around 3 or 4 in the morning. It starts as a dull pressure pain in the upper portion of the abdomen and then settles down in the lower portion, slightly below belly button, on all sides - though slightly more on right. It goes away with an hour of my getting up. Sitting up also seems to help. Never had this pain during daytime. H. pylori was -ve and no stones in the gallbaldder too. I have taken antacids etc, no help.

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Dear Peter,
The classical description of ulcer pain is an epigastric discomfort that ocuurs at 2-3 AM and is relieved by eating. Esophageal reflux can also cause a similar clinical picture. If your symptoms persist you should contact your physician to discuss possible next steps.

This information is presented for educational purposes only. Askspecific questions to your personal physician.

HFHSM.D.-rf
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