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Gastric pain
I have been suffering from high gastric pain i.e in the centre just below the chest since 3 days n hav been taking 'drotin' n 'pantaocid' for the relief bt it's nt working I guess for a time being it relieves the pain bt after few hours it again starts. N it is kinda severe now. What meds shud I take n why is it so happening and wt should I do to not suffer from this. Wht foods I should avoid.
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If you have had pain in the centre of your stomach that is only partially responding to painkillers and proton pump inhibitors such as pantoprazole then you need to consult a Gastroenterologist. One of the commonest conditions that can cause pain like this is gallstones. So you need to undergo an urgent ultrasound to identify any problems with your gallbladder or pancreas. So i would suggest that you urgently consult a Gastroenterologist.
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Gastroenterology consultation
Ultrasound scan of abdomen
Health Tips
Avoid spicy foods
Eat light meals. Avoid heavy meals and fatty foods
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Dr. Kumar Parth
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19 yrs exp
Bangalore
[ ] Hi as symptoms are suggestive of gastritis. Need to follow some lifestyle changes. Take food timely. Avoid cabbage, capsicum, citrus fruits ( for a while). Don't drink water with food, take after 40 min. as much as needed thereafter. Don't lie down immediately after food. Finish night meal by 8.30 pm maximum. Go to bed after minimum 1 hour after dinner. Always keep stomach 1/4 th empty.Divide meal into 5-6 times a day. Avoid the particular food, which is being observed to cause bloating, fullness, upper abdominal pain/ discomfort, reflux symptoms etc. A good acid blocker is needed to check excess acid production. Some times in intractable cases one need to go ahead with Upper Gastroscopy to rule out gastric ulcer/erosions and presence of H PYLORI infection.Feel free to ask any further quary related to this problem.
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