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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Intestinal Pain
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Intestinal Pain
by KEGEGG, Aug 22, 2005 12:00AM
I am 54 year old female who is experiencing intestinal burning about 1-2 inches directly below my belly button. The pain gets worse the more time has elapsed since my last meal. Eating crackers and putting pressure on the area provides some relief. Along with the burning, I sometimes experience nausea. This has been going on for several years now but seems to be getting worse. I must lie down during the worst episodes which typically last many hours. I find I have to eat something every 3-4 hours, but I find it's better to avoid acidic foods.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Aug 23, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 23, 2005 12:00AM
Ther symptoms sound suspicious to gallbladder symptoms - such as gallstones. An ultrasound would be a reasonable initial test to evaluate for this possibility.
If negative, you can consider the various causes of dyspepsia - such as an ulcer, GERD, or inflammation of the upper digestive tract. These conditions can be evaluated with an upper GI series.
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.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
If negative, you can consider the various causes of dyspepsia - such as an ulcer, GERD, or inflammation of the upper digestive tract. These conditions can be evaluated with an upper GI series.
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.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Member Comments (1)
by amanda2212, Aug 12, 2007 06:57AM
To: Kevin,M.D
I am 27 yr. old female with burning usually right about my navel area. It is very intense and I have been to a doctor. He did an US of the Gallbladder, a nuclear medicene study of the gallbladder, an endoscope,and a small bowel follow-up. All were normal and I am still having this pain. any ideas on what could cause this? Sometimes it is so intense I am in tears and have went to the E.R before just to stop the pain.
by LAM142, Apr 11, 2008 12:20PM
A related discussion, Burning Abdominal and Needling Pains was started.
