Off and on burning/tingling sensation lower left stomach

[Regs]

I'm 23'old male and for the past 2 or so weeks I've been getting a burning sensation what feels like is coming from my large intestine. Though after I pass gas it seems to alleviate it. I may have it for 3 days and then it goes away for a day or two before it comes back. Though it feels like the sensation isn't as powerful as it was two weeks ago, it's still there. It's not really a pain but more of a discomfort. My stools have been fine (actually sometimes better than ever since this started). I haven't had any fevers or nausea , except for anxiety attacks, as I'm prone to anxiety and depression. I also had no loss of appetite and no sudden changes in diet. I have bowl movements every-other-day, sometimes once every day depending on what I eat.

All I can really think that could of started this was anxiety from my mothers health and my depression from being away from friends for so long. My life style to say the least is not exactly socially healthy right now. Though I had bad runs like this in life before - so im thinking this might be something different.

[happy7_75]

I have a question ,I eat and then my stomach burns kind of like i can feel my acid pumps start working,i am on nexium 4omgs a day....i get hungry then i eat and it makes me sick and my stomach burns for an hour.....docs wont do scope because of no ins...so what can i do what kind of foods do i need to eat to help,if i do have ulcers.I have been told my stomach lets off to much bile and it has prob made it worse.

[Regs]

The location is near my left hip below the belly button.

[Kevin Pho, MD]

A burning sensation can be indicative of upper GI disorders like inflammation or an ulcer.  An upper GI series or upper endoscopy can evaluate for these possibilities.

You can also consider liver or gallbladder disease - which can be evaluated with an ultrasound or CT scan.

If the discomfort is lower down, a CT scan can evaluate the appendix as well as for diverticulitis.  A colonoscopy can also look inside the colon for any anatomical abnormalities that may be leading to your symptoms.

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.
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