stomach pain

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major stomach pain waking me up at 3:30 AM until breakfast and one hour before lunch and dinner times.  What is going on????  I eat very well and exercize, but this pain is uncomfortable and has got to go!!!

harrald · Accepted Answer

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, reports that there are 25 digestive disorders and some have the same symptoms. You can experiment with OTC-versions of prescriptioned  medications to reduce stomach acid. Acid-reducer medications such as Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, Prevacid, and others are available at any pharmacy. I have GERT, and I had an ulcer. I take one Prilosec, 20-mg, a day with no pain. Prilosec OTC, is 10-mg, is a good start. Take two if you later think you need it.. If I take two Prilosec, 20-mg, I get dry-mouth, so I only need one for 24 hours. Judge whether a capsule or tablet suits you, then decide whether you think you do not need to see a doctor. If you later decide you do need a doctor's care, a procedure namesed Upper GI Series can be performed by a Gastroenterologist. An endoscope with light and camera will be moved into your throat so your esophagus and stomach can be viewed with the endoscope. The results of your procedure will allow the doctor to diagnose your stomach condition. Try one or two pills before bedtime to determine why you have early-morning pain when you have not eaten. Pleasures like milk, ice cream, yogurt, all contain Calcium, and cause your stomach to secrete stomach acid. If you do try these treats, stop it for a night or two and decide whether the dairy products turn-on your stomach- acid pumps.

To provide you will ammunition to talk with your doctor, go to http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov. This federal website lists digestive disorders from A to Z. You can learn all you want to know about stomach problems and why and how to fix problems with your stomach.

Good luck.

Harrald

patient915 · Answer

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  You really need to see a GI doctor about this.  You should have some testing done to figure out what is going on.  Good luck.

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