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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Burning stomach cramps along with numbness
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Burning stomach cramps along with numbness
by livewell, Jun 09, 2007 12:00AM
Stomach, Pain, Burning and Numbness
For over a month now i have been having burning cramping stomach pain across the top of the stomach sometimes on left and on right or it goes across and i also get what looks like blood in the stool, bowl habits have changed drasticlly, before these symptoms started i have been getting numbness on and off inside the stomache is that normal . ???
What could this possibly be.??
thanks
For over a month now i have been having burning cramping stomach pain across the top of the stomach sometimes on left and on right or it goes across and i also get what looks like blood in the stool, bowl habits have changed drasticlly, before these symptoms started i have been getting numbness on and off inside the stomache is that normal . ???
What could this possibly be.??
thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 10, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 10, 2007 12:00AM
Upper GI conditions like an ulcer, inflammation of the upper digestive tract or GERD can be considered.
An upper endoscopy or upper GI series would be appropriate tests to evaluate these symptoms.
You can also consider tests looking for H Pylori.
If there is blood in the stool, I would consider a flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
An upper endoscopy or upper GI series would be appropriate tests to evaluate these symptoms.
You can also consider tests looking for H Pylori.
If there is blood in the stool, I would consider a flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
