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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Severe stomach pain after running
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Severe stomach pain after running
by adailey, Dec 08, 2004 12:00AM
This is the second time this has happened in 6 mos. The common factor was that I had a small amount of Chinese food (Mainly rice) about 1-2 hours before I ran. Within 20 minutes there were sharp waves of pain coming from my belly. I have in the past had problems with GERD but have been taking Prilosec which makes the problem pretty much non existant.
The waves last strong , about every 45 seconds for about 1 hour. After that I feel the "bruising" effects for another day. I am a 30 year old female and in pretty good shape. Someone suggested it could be gas and later in the night I have very small but releaving burps that suggest the same. Why so severe though?
The waves last strong , about every 45 seconds for about 1 hour. After that I feel the "bruising" effects for another day. I am a 30 year old female and in pretty good shape. Someone suggested it could be gas and later in the night I have very small but releaving burps that suggest the same. Why so severe though?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 08, 2004 12:00AM
, Dec 08, 2004 12:00AM
Tough to say without examining you. There are various causes of dyspepsia that can lead to the symptoms. This can include an ulcer, inflammation of the upper digestive tract, as well as GERD.
Also, running after eating a meal is generally not advised, and certainly may contribute to the symptoms.
Reasonable initial tests would be an upper GI series or upper endoscopy. If the symptoms continue, an abdominal ultrasound can be considered to evaluate the liver and gallbladder. A blood test can be considered to evaluate for a bacteria known as H Pylori, which is associated with an ulcer or inflammation.
You may want to consider a referral to a GI physician for further evaluation.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Also, running after eating a meal is generally not advised, and certainly may contribute to the symptoms.
Reasonable initial tests would be an upper GI series or upper endoscopy. If the symptoms continue, an abdominal ultrasound can be considered to evaluate the liver and gallbladder. A blood test can be considered to evaluate for a bacteria known as H Pylori, which is associated with an ulcer or inflammation.
You may want to consider a referral to a GI physician for further evaluation.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
