Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Colitis (Expert Forum)
Upper left burning in Abdominal area
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Colitis issues such as: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC Medications, Fever, Living with Colitis, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments, Types of Colitis
Upper left burning in Abdominal area
by johndeeregreen, Sep 30, 2008 02:19PM
Recently, over the past three weeks, I have been getting a constant throbbing and burning sensation in my upper left Abdominal area just below my rib cage. It is not sensitive to the touch nor have I had any irregular bowels. I have not gone to the doctor yet hoping it would just pass.
What could this be? IS it something that I should take serious or could it just be acid/indigestion which has burned a lining in my stomach.
Back, in March I had back surgery and was perscribed a pain medication. Once I had taken it on an empty stomach and the pain felt/feels simular to that experience.
Could that be the cause of this Abdominal pain?
What could this be? IS it something that I should take serious or could it just be acid/indigestion which has burned a lining in my stomach.
Back, in March I had back surgery and was perscribed a pain medication. Once I had taken it on an empty stomach and the pain felt/feels simular to that experience.
Could that be the cause of this Abdominal pain?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Oct 01, 2008 01:57PM
, Oct 01, 2008 01:57PM
Hi,
Pain-killers can cause ulcer disease.
If your symptom is persisting an upper GI endoscopy has to be done. If ulcer is diagnosed, PPI might be needed for treatment.
================================================================
The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Pain-killers can cause ulcer disease.
If your symptom is persisting an upper GI endoscopy has to be done. If ulcer is diagnosed, PPI might be needed for treatment.
================================================================
The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
