Sometimes what seems like chronic stomach pain is caused by the gallbladder, which could have stones or it could be infected. If no stones show up in a scan, then a HIDA scan can show % of function. If the HIDA scan itself causes intense pain or if your % of function is below a threshold, they'll take it out.
Be warned, having your gall bladder out is not trivial! Some doctors will tell you that you don't need it.
Another possibility is hiatal hernia, where a portion of stomach herniates into the chest cavity through the diaphragm. This causes acidity like symptoms. Stress and anxiety leads to acidity.
Omeprazole is a good drug to combat this. Along with it you can try over the counter antacids. However I would recommend you see a doctor and take medication under a doctor’s supervision. Avoid heavy meals. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones.
Pain under the left shoulder blade is usually a referred pain from abdomen like stomach ulcers, acidity, pancreatitis, or ectopic pregnancy (unlikely) or from the chest like in heart attack, pericarditis, pleuritis, pneumonia, pulmonary embolus, and aortic dissection.
Another possibility is ankylosing spondylitis. Back pain worse when sitting or lying down and feels better with movement is usually caused by ankylosing spondylitis. This is a genetic condition.
My Gastro Doctor believes it is IBS due to stress so I have worked on that part (accupuncture, massage therapy, grief therapy) I work out every day and practice Yoga daily and have tried changing my diet a number of times. I lead a very active life but having chronic stomach pain and discomfort is truely driving me insane as I am uncomfortable every single day.I am beginning to feel depressed and hopeless with this situation as many of you have also mentioned.
I have had fibromyalgia for almost 20 years, i have learned to cope with the pain from it. However recently I have had chronic burning pain on the left side of my mid back, and it recently started burning in my upper stomach- but on the skin not in my stomach. I know I have neuropathy as well, and that went from zero to full pain in a few short months. I also have burning in my feet, toes legs. What I don't know is if fibromyalgia could cause this pain or if its the neuropathy.
I have always been very healthy but here lately have had pain in my stomach. On my own I got tested for Hep B using a Hep B Core AB, Igm (I was also tested for Hep C). From what I read this test for acute only. My doctor said that one of my liver emzymes is high and is testing me again. My last test was last week. It was negitive. I had unprotected sex with a CWS one year ago and oral six months ago.
What is your thougths?
I have a constant upset stomach and it feels like there is something in my throat. I guess I have chronic gastritis. Is it curable, what does this all mean and how can I help myself get better? I've cut out a lot of foods and I have a sugar issue - was not diagnosed with diabetes but prediabetes. I
Thanks.
I'm not sure what 'small village surgery' means, but you can't remain shy about being ill. If you have FMS I would consider that something serious (because they don't know what causes it, nor how to cure it)...therefore it is a lifelong, chronic illness. Continue to seek treatment for it until you locate a physician who will listen to your symptoms and will be receptive enough to help you treat them. IBS is something that typically comes along with FMS.
For the past maybe two-two and a half months I've been dealing with a lot of symptoms. Lately I've realized I always have a fluctuating fever. It will be normal, a low grade fever and even up to 101.
I AM HAVING SEVRE LEGS AND TOE CRAMPS NJOT JUST AT NIGHT, SOMTIME THE PAIN STARTS AT MY GROIN AND MOVES DOWN MY LEG SHARP BREATH TAKING PAIN.
Start with your gallbladder and then have the doctor check your stomach. My grandmother had severe chest pain one night and thought she was having a heart attack. When she arrived at the hospital, they said that they were going down her stomach to have a look. Sure enough, she had a stomach tumor, benign and the doctors said that she had it for years and did not have any symptoms until that one night.
Hello tom25700,
I just read your comments. You said you suffer from chronic pain for a few
years and you're frustrated because some doctors can not find the source
of it. My mom suffers from chronic pain as well as the doctors she has
seen cannot find the source of the problem either. Where on your body
is the chronic pain. For my mom it's her back. I really sympathize.
I know how frustrating this must be. My mom says the same thing.
Hello,
Gastritis can cause pain in the upper abdomen after eating .Peptic ulcer disease causes upper left quadrant pain that usually begins 2 hours after a meal. It gets better with over the counter antacids. Stomach flu can cause indigestion and abdominal discomfort. Viral gastroenteritis can lead to nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The exact location of pain and other details will help in determining the accurate cause .Take light meals. Avoid spicy fried foods.
Recommended
