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.
Gastroenterology  (Expert Forum)
 | 
Is this symptoms of an ulcer?
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.

Is this symptoms of an ulcer?

by Margie__0__0, Jul 17, 1998 12:00AM

  Dr,
  I recently went to my primary care Dr. with the following complaints: Heartburn, a constant ache in my stomach just below my chest in the center, a constant full feeling especially after eating even a small amount, belching alot, bloating,  tired, some chest discomfort, and more recent lightheaded.  I was given Ranitidine 150mg to take 2x a day.  That has relieved the acid in my throat but my stomach still aches.  I am scheduled for an upper GI and Gallbladder u/s on 7/31 (I couldn't get in any sooner).  Does this sound symptomatic of an ulcer?  I had a baby 10 months ago if that would mean anything.  
  Any help would be appreciated.
  Margie
__________________________
Dear Margie,
Your symptoms are nt classical for ulcer disease.  Patients with ulcer disease usually have intermittent pains.  Depending on the site of the ulcer pain can occue either 2-3 hours after eating ( duodenal ulcer) or with eating (channel ulcer).  I also doubt that gall bladder disease is the cause of your symptoms, even if gall stones are seen by the ultrasound.  Gastric dysmotility should also be considered among the possible explanations for your constant bloating, belching, early satiety.
Thi nformation is presented for educational purposes only.  Always consult your personal physician for specific medical questions.
HFHSM.D.-rf
*keywords: gastric dysmotility, peptic ulcer
0.2





Continue discussion
RSS Expert Activity
H1N1 and Our Pets
Nov 05 by Thomas Dock, Vet. Technician
In the ER: A Unicorn's Journey
Nov 03 by Jon Geller, D.V.M.
Doctors Resign Over Coca-Cola Fundi...
Nov 03 by Adam Tanase, D.C.