I have had a lower abdominal pain for the last couple years, it is now to the point of all day every day. I have had several laperoscopy's done, a
bariumBarium enema
Barium ingestion
Barium sulfate
Upper gi and small bowel series enemaBarium enema, lower cat scan, they have looked at my large and small intestines, all tests have come back negative. I do not have any other symptoms. I think my Dr. is running out of options, and I am getting very frustrated. any ideas or suggestions that I could relay would be appretiated. Thank you
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dear Christina,
I assume from your e-mail that you have abdominal pains without other symptoms such as weight loss, irregular or hard bowel movements, diarrhea etc. It appears that your physicians have done an excellent job of excluding abdominal structural abnormalities. Spme patients will provide a history of early satiety and abdominal pain. These patients should have a
gastricAdjustable gastric banding
Culture of gastric tissue biopsy
Gastric cancer
Gastric culture
Gastric suction
Gastric tissue biopsy and culture
Gastric ulcer
Gastroparesis
Peptic ulcer
Pyloric stenosis
Weight-loss surgeries emptying study. For patients with no other symptoms and no structural abnormalities, we oftentry to increase the dietary fiber to observe if there is any improvement in the pain. A second line of therapy is to try antispamsodic agents e.g.
Librax.
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Always consult your personal physician for specific medical questions.
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