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Upper abdomen pain
Having upper abdomen pain for last 2 hours. Not severe but it's hurting and continued. How to get relief? And what is the pain cause?
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Upper abdominal pain can have multiple causes. Most common being peptic ulcer disease ( commonly known as gastritis), gall bladder stone disease, pancreatitis or liver related diseases.
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A single dosage of antispasmodic drugs and PPIs can help you fight pain. It’s also advised that you look into the pattern of pain ( timing, exact site, relation with food and any other symptom) for future references.
If pain does not settle with above mentioned drugs, consult a surgeon for diagnosis and further management
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