stomach inflammation

[namratha]

Dear Doctor,

I had upper stomach pain and heart burn 4 days back. i felt like i am going to die. saw dr. he gave some medicines like ranitidine, antacid etc. and pain started reducing. but its not gone fully. my dr told to continue the same medicine. when i asked dr told this is stomach inflammation. what is stomach inflammation? how does that come? i am taking medicine for thyroid daily . eltroxin 100. is it becoz of that? or i used to take anti hisatmin anti inflammatory tablets now and then for allergic sneezng and my radiating pain in hand and leg.. is it due to that? i am 34.5 yrs old and i have a baby. 3.5 yrs old. i and my husband was plannig for  another baby and we were plannig to conceive this month. then this inflammation came. my most fertile periods are coming in the next week. i donno what to do. how dangerous is this(inflamamtion) problem? will it affect me during pregnancy? when i can i try for another baby? pls advise. thanks and rgds,

[Ratnakar Kini]

Hi,
In stomach inflammation, the stomach lining become sore.
The two most common causes are infection by helicobacter pylori and taking anti-inflammatory medications (pain killers).
Ranitidine and antacids provide good relief of symptoms.
But the underlying cause should also be treated.
If it is due to H.pylori infection, appropriate antibiotics should be taken.
If it is due to pain killer medication, it should be stopped if possible or taken with medications used to treat stomach inflammation.

This does not affect pregnancy. You can go ahead with your plan of conceiving.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.

[kathysue46]

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[namratha]

Thanks a lot dear doctor. Your answer saved me from all the tensions i was undergoing. yesterday stomach pain again came. its becoz of my mistake. when my pain reduced, i started doing "pranayama" i did 3-4 types of breathing exercise. then had my breakfast. then the pain started again. again went to doctor. dr gave the same medicines. told to continue for 2 weeks and strict diet. i met a doctor who speaks more arabic... so i couldnt understand all the terms he told. i have another doubt to you doctor....

what all food items i can have?

(1) can i have boiled/ unboiled cold milk..I stopped tea and coffe
(2) Can i have honey with breakfast.. i am asking this because I make idly dosa etc for breakfast  and i cannot have chutny or sambar with that as it is spicy.
(3)  can i have cornflakes? what all fruits i can have. i eat only apples and boled bananas now.
(4) Are bread/bun , egg white, ok to eat now.. Kidnly give to suggetion..thanks&rgds

Namratha