I've had pain in my right side, and it seems to be linked to when I have caffiene (coffee on an empty stomach in the morning), or something more intestinal. I'm not on my period, so it's not that. If anyone has any ideas, let me know. It's happened more than once. Thanks.
2006-08-22 05:56:35 · 42 answers · asked by GLSigma3 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Well when I had your symptoms, it was definitely chronic appendicitis which came and went over about 8 or 10 years until it got so severe that I went to my doctor, who examined me on his table, said I definitely had appendicitis and should go to the hospital right away to have my appendix out. He then said, "Is there someone who can drive you there?" I said I was by myself. He then said "Well drive carefully!"
I made it to the ER room, parked my car, walked in and said "I'm here to have my appendix out." The nurse said what surgeon would you like to do the operation?" I said, who is that doctor over there?" She said Dr. so and so." I said, He will do just fine!" As it turned out, he happened to be the Chief of Surgeons in the area and everything worked out just fine.
My advice would be to get an examination, blood tests, find out if that is what the problem is, then go for the operation. It isn't all that bad and you only have to have it once.
Of course if you actually do have an ulcer, all you doctor will have to do is give you an anti-biotic, no operation, and you'll be cured. Good luck either way!
2006-08-22 15:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by jcorcor 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
One of an stomach ulcer's red flags is the intense "burning" sensation of pain pretty much near the chest's center and in places near or around the stomach itself. Caffinated drinks like coffee, carbonated or high acid drinks don't help. And if OTC anti-acid medications don't effectively help--then it's time to see the doctor. Left untreated, ulcers can evolve into a far more serious condition that may require surgery.
Treat an ulcer now as it first starts can mean a fast recovery and prevention of it's recurrence.
2006-08-22 17:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my first year of college, I was taking a full time load, along with three part time jobs. The stress levels were pretty high.
Second semester mid-terms were approaching. I kept getting these very uncomfortable feelings in my gut. Not exactly pain, but a very intense discomfort, much like very serious hunger pangs.
They got gradually worse until one afternoon, I was waiting in the hallway for my speech class test when I got one of those attacks. This one was intense, worse than any of the others. I leaned against the wall, broke a messy sweat. It got so bad, I slid down the wall and curled up on the floor. THIS one would not fade away! I called for help. I could hear some people comment about how I was probably stoned.
One of the maintainence people saw me and asked what was wrong. I told him. He brought in one of those electric carts, used to carry around equipment. He helped me on and took me to the student medical center. There, they x-rayed my and the doctor said he was pretty sure it was an ulcer in my duodenum, that part where my stomach transistions into my small intestine.
He said that the next time I got these attacks, to eat a little something and should feel better. Watch for spicy and fatty foods and it should heal over.
It worked until a few years later. I was married, with a baby and was working two full time and two part time jobs. It came back. Luckily I had insurance, and the doctor gave me some medicine to promote healing. He gave me similar advice the college doctor did.
Good luck with your condition. Definetly go see a doctor to find out EXACTLY what it is.
2006-08-22 10:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have several medical issues so best you go see a doctor and let him appropriate and correctly diagnosis what is wrong since it has happened more than once.
People will ulcers usually have stomach pain, signs of blood in the feces, can even vomit blood. The treatments are varied including bland diet, medication.
But to try and second guess by a symptom and advise from someone with no medical training is like standing in front of a moving car and hoping the light will turn red.
GO TO A DOCTOR
2006-08-23 04:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, you know when you have an ulcer when you have a pain inbetween your ribs (just under), dont drink anything with caffeen in it and dont smoke on an empty tummy, also stay away from acidic foods i.e. tomato's, if it gets too bad you will start to vomit black congeeled blood, but be carfull dont leave it go to the doctor, Buscapan works really well for an Ulcer,
2006-08-23 01:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an ulcer and there is a burning when you have had something greasy or anything could trigger it.
An ulcer could be anywhere in your stomach. Mine is on my left side under my rib cage. Which the doc said was a strange place to have one.
I would have to say you might need to have your gall bladder checked. As the right side hurting could be that. If a sonogram doesn't show any stones , and you continue to have pain, get them to do a dye test on your gall bladder. That is how they found out my gall bladder wasn't working properly and causing all my pain. They had been treating me for an ulcer, but it was my gall bladder and not the ulcer.
2006-08-22 14:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by rose_like_no_other 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. I was starting to get an ulcer because of drinking coffe, coke and yes alcohol. All of these are bad for you specially if you take them on an empty stomach. Not eating anything for long periods of time also is bad. I went to the doctor and I had to take a lot of medications but the pains are gone.
2006-08-22 07:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by Princess_Belle 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any other symptoms? Does your stomach feel very sour? Do you have black tarry stools, or do they look like coffee grounds? For now, I would recommend staying away from coffee because caffeine can definitely make an ulcer worse. You should really see a specialist in this area. I thought I had an ulcer as well because I had severely sour stomach, noisy stomach, and black stools. I had an endoscopy done and turns out I have gastritis which is far less severe. Make an appt with your doc!
2006-08-22 15:59:36 · answer #8 · answered by summer_ella_06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello there, you can find many symptoms of an ulcer on www.webmd.com and other issues. very resourceful. However, I have one and what keeps it away is simple things like blotting my pizza with a napkin, amazing amounts of grease come out! I dilute my juice , ecspecially orange juice, a quarter full of juice and the rest water, after time, full juice tastes like pure sugar, its recommended for anyone to do that too....grilled meat vs. fried, fried will upset nearly every time, im sure you have heard many things about acidy foods and stuff, these are just a few rules of thumb that after time will become natural to you. Also, another thing if caffeine or ice cream sets it off, is your gall bladder, get an ultra sound and a nuclear medicine test where they put you under a machine for 1.5 hrs and watch how fast your gallbladder emptys..many people tell me when they get there gall bladders out, all there diet issues and pain are GONE! .mine started when I was 20 and Im now 33, it really helps..I hope it helps you!
2006-08-22 17:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by Snake happy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frequent stomach problems such as stomach ache, stomach cramps, and that knot in your stomach feeling could be signs. Stress is usually related, so if you are under a lot of stress and think you may have one make an appointment to see your doctor ASAP! Usually the most helpful thing is lifestyle changes (such as avoiding things when possible that make you stressed, exercise, changing eating habits...), but as with any other medical condition you really need to consult your physician.
2006-08-23 03:33:37 · answer #10 · answered by Cassiopeia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋