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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
SHARP PAINS IN THE STOMACH, SHORT LIKE KNIFE STABBING ME
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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SHARP PAINS IN THE STOMACH, SHORT LIKE KNIFE STABBING ME
by BARBARA WARD, May 02, 2003 12:00AM
I HAVE VERY SHARP PAINS IN MY STOMACH. SHORT BUT VERY NOTICEABLE, ITS LIKE SOMEONE IS STABING ME IN THE STOMACH. I DO HAVE PEPTIC ULSER DESEASE, COULD THEY BE BLEEDING AGAIN? ITS ONLY BEEN GOING ON FOR TODAY,MAY2, I TAKE PRILOEC 30MG ONCE A DAY. THANK YOOU FOR YOUR HELP
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 03, 2003 12:00AM
, May 03, 2003 12:00AM
Hello - thanks for asking your question.
Without examining you I cannot be sure exactly what you have. Dyspepsia is a strong consideration. This normally means upper GI discomfort - it could be manifested as sharp abdominal pain. Causes include ulcer, inflammtion of the stomach and esophagus, gall bladder disease, GERD or pancreatitis.
I would consider an upper endoscopy or upper GI series. Tests for H Pylori (a bacteria associated with gastritis and ulcers) should be considered. If those are negative, blood tests for pancreatitis and an ultrasound to evaluate the gall bladder may then be considered.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Without examining you I cannot be sure exactly what you have. Dyspepsia is a strong consideration. This normally means upper GI discomfort - it could be manifested as sharp abdominal pain. Causes include ulcer, inflammtion of the stomach and esophagus, gall bladder disease, GERD or pancreatitis.
I would consider an upper endoscopy or upper GI series. Tests for H Pylori (a bacteria associated with gastritis and ulcers) should be considered. If those are negative, blood tests for pancreatitis and an ultrasound to evaluate the gall bladder may then be considered.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Member Comments
by BARBARA WARD, May 05, 2003 12:00AM
thank you for your answer, i do have peptic ulcers, and am seeing the doctor today. They have a habit of bleeding,so he watches me closly. Thanks again Barbara Ward
by loveman, Aug 25, 2008 05:05PM
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