Reply For Parent of Twelve Year Old Posted: 12-23-05 04:54am
A friend of mine went thru having pains in
her stomache all her life and after years
of tests doctors could not figure out what
was wrong. Eventually after growing into
an adult and thinking that this was just
something she had to live with, she found
a doctor that had helped her. I don't
remember what it was she said she had but
if you could hang on for a while until I
can get a hold of her and find out for you
I will post it!
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Guest
Guest
Re: Reply For Parent of Twelve Year Old Posted: 01-04-06 01:33am
someone who cares
wrote:
a friend of mine went thru
having pains in her stomache all her life
and after years of tests doctors could not
figure out what was wrong. Eventually
after growing into an adult and thinking
that this was just something she had to
live with, she found a doctor that had
helped her. I don't remember what it was
she said she had but if you could hang on
for a while until I can get a hold of her
and find out for you I will post
it!
i've had the left-sided pain just under
the ribs for about 6-8 months. It
corresponds with certain foods eaten,
mainly acids, or hard to digest foods like
sweetcorn. But also occurs
intermittently without direct cause.
A herbal relief for the pain that i've
found very successful is slippery elm -
you can buy it in a powdered or capsule
form - usually available from health shops
- it's a ground root and completely safe
to take. Take before eating and it will
line the stomach. When pain is severe,
it can also be taken to relieve symptoms.
Mix the powder with a little water and it
will turn gelly-like, but is palatable.
This is a clear indication (for me, at
least) that the mysterious pain is
digestive related because the slippery elm
certainly helps ease the pain, although we
(my doctor) haven't established the cause
yet.
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Guest
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Quite Painful Posted: 01-30-06 00:51am
I have sharp pains right now. Sometimes I
have it on the right side and sometimes
right below my rib cage. I also have
green diarrhea. Anyone find out any
answers yet?
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Guest
Guest
Pain In Stomach, Rib Area, Shoulder Posted: 03-29-06 20:49pm
Since I too have stomach pain in the upper
left abdomin and have been to many
doctors, the first question I always get
is "do you have pain in your shoulder?"
through research I found out that if you
have spleen damage and/or internal
bleeding due to a ruptured spleen, you
typically have abdominal pain and most
report that they have should pain.
If you are having shoulder pain, and pain
in the upper left abdomin go to a doctor
immediately. Those are the key
indicators of a ruptured spleen.
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Im Sailor
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 4 Location: California
Re: Stomach Pains On Left Side Posted: 09-04-06 01:15am
I'm having the same problem. It is
appearing to be quite common. I had my
gallbladder out a year 1 1/2 ago. So it
isn't gall stones. I've also been
investigating addiction to aspertame.
How many of you drink diet drinks? And
how much do you drink? I've cut all diet
foods and diet drinks out of my diet four
days ago. I'm thinking it may be
related. Aspertame causes all kinds of
systoms that memic other problems. See
the website sweetpoison.Com for details.
Not only do I have the pain in my side,
but my ears ring, my mouth is all cottony,
my lips feel numb, my eye sight has gotten
worse, I have major gas, incontinence, and
I have major memory lapses. I've read
that aspertame is addictive. I can
attest to that. In the last four days
the cotton mouth is less, my lips have
feeling, I haven't wet my pants in two
days, and the ringing is down to a low
buzz; but all I can think about is having
a diet coke. If that isn't addiction, I
don't know what is. Once I get the toxic
aspertame out of my system, i'll see
what's up with the pain in my side if it's
still there.
intense pain in the lower right side of
the abdomen, possibly starting as a vague,
uncomfortable feeling around the navel.
You may also have nausea, vomiting, or a
slight fever. Appendicitis go to an
emergency room now
severe pain that starts in the upper
abdomen and often spreads to the sides and
the back. The pain may flare up soon
after a large meal, or six to 12 hours
after an episode of heavy drinking. You
may also have nausea, vomiting, fever,
yellowish skin, and a racing heartbeat.
Pancreatitis call 911 or go to an
emergency room right away. Acute
pancreatitis can cause shock, which may
result in death if not treated quickly.
Extremely sharp abdominal pain, perhaps
with other acute symptoms. *pelvic
inflammatory disease
*heart attack
*perforated stomach ulcer
*shock, from allergy
*diabetic emergency
*poisoning call 911 or go to an emergency
room right away.
Pain in upper right side of abdomen; may
spread to right upper back, chest, or
right shoulder; nausea; vomiting; or gas.
Gallstones if this is your first attack,
call a doctor for emergency advice.
If you can't reach one, go to an emergency
room. Don't eat or drink anything.
In a woman who might be pregnant: severe
pain that arises suddenly in the lower
right or lower left abdomen, usually
without vomiting or fever. Ectopic
pregnancy call the doctor for a prompt
appointment. If you experience severe
abdominal pain or bleeding, call 911 or go
to the emergency room right away.
Moderate to severe cramps that wax and
wane, or occasional cramps that flare up
after meals, and vomiting, especially if
the vomit smells like stool. Other
possible signs include watery or
ribbon-like stools, or no stools at all.
Intestinal obstruction go to the emergency
room right away.
Pain or tenderness in the lower left side
of the abdomen, along with fever.
You may also have nausea, vomiting,
chills, stomach cramps, and either
diarrhea or constipation. Diverticulitis
see a doctor immediately. If you have
sharp abdominal pain along with fever,
chills, swelling, or nausea and vomiting,
call 911 or go to an emergency room right
away. You may have peritonitis, a
life-threatening infection of the
abdominal cavity.
Chronic abdominal pain along with dark
urine and yellowish skin and eyes. Viral
hepatitis see a doctor promptly.
Pain in the back that usually spreads
under the rib cage, around the front, and
into the groin. Kidney stones see a
doctor promptly
searing, stabbing pain in the upper
abdomen; pain in the back between the
shoulder blades; pain under the right
shoulder; nausea, vomiting, and
indigestion. Gallstones or an infection
of the gallbladder. See your doctor
promptly. If you also experience
sweating, chills, and fever, see a doctor
right away
chronic abdominal pain in the upper right
quadrant, along with a fever, sore throat,
and extreme fatigue. Mononucleosis or
other viral infection see a doctor
promptly. In addition to taking
medications, you'll need to get plenty of
rest.
Bloody stools or bleeding from the rectum.
In some cases, abdominal pain. Bleeding
hemorrhoids, colon polyps, or (rarely)
colorectal cancer. (hemorrhoids and
polyps rarely cause abdominal pain.) see a
doctor promptly.
In a woman: dull, constant pain in the
lower abdomen along with vaginal discharge
and fever. Pelvic inflammatory disease.
See a doctor promptly.
Dull, gnawing stomach pain that comes and
goes. The pain is often worse when the
stomach is empty and goes away after
eating. You may also have indigestion,
nausea, vomiting, heartburn, gas, and dark
stools. *stomach ulcer (peptic ulcer)
*gastritis (inflammation of the stomach
lining) take an antacid or acetaminophen
if necessary, but avoid aspirin,
ibuprofen, and other nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs.
Don't drink alcohol or smoke.
If pain persists or quickly comes back,
see your doctor.
Call 911 or go an emergency room right
away if you throw up blood or anything
that looks like coffee grounds; if you
feel faint, chilly, or sweaty; if you have
black or bloody stools, or if you feel
lightheadedness, as if you would faint.
See a doctor right away if you have sharp
back pain with ulcer symptoms.
Frequent burning pain in the upper abdomen
or chest, possibly accompanied by a sour
taste in the mouth, a lump in the throat,
or trouble swallowing. Gastroesophageal
reflux disease (gerd) suck on an antacid
lozenge at the first sign of pain.
Over-the-counter acid blockers can help
prevent future attacks.
If pain persists or quickly comes back,
see your doctor.
See your doctor promptly if you have
trouble swallowing, especially if solid
food gets stuck.
Vague, widespread, cramp-like pain,
accompanied by bloating, tiredness, gas,
and occasional nausea. You may also have
diarrhea, constipation, or bouts of both.
Irritable bowel syndrome try cutting back
on stress.
Reducing fat in your diet may also help.
If you have constipation, try eating more
fiber and drinking more water. If
problems persist, see your doctor.
Pain in the lower abdomen. You may also
have blood or mucus in your stools, fever,
unexplained weight loss, skin rashes,
tiredness, or joint pain. Crohn's disease
(pain in the right side) or ulcerative
colitis (with pain in the left side).
Dysentery is also a possibility. See your
doctor promptly. Be sure to tell your
doctor if you may be at risk for
dysentery, or diarrhea containing blood,
which is often caused by exposure to water
contaminated by bacteria or protozoa. If
diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or
crohn's disease, you should eat nutritious
meals, get plenty of rest, and cut back on
stress.
Avoid alcohol and aspirin.
Pressure in your upper abdomen, especially
associated with heartburn. Hiatal hernia
make an appointment with your doctor. You
can also help yourself by avoiding large
meals (especially within three hours of
bedtime), raising the head of your bed by
4 to 6 inches, and not lying down for
three hours after eating.
Pain in the lower abdomen, often combined
with burning or stinging when urinating;
yellow discharge;
difficulty urinating; strong-smelling,
murky, or bloody urine; and in women, pain
during intercourse urinary tract infection
see your doctor promptly. You can help
yourself by drinking at least eight to 10
glasses of water or clear liquids a day.
Some physicians advise avoiding alcohol,
caffeine, and spicy foods. Don't have
intercourse until you're cured.
Stomach discomfort or bloating after
drinking or eating dairy products, such as
cow's milk and ice cream. Lactose
intolerance avoid dairy products or take
medicine to help you digest lactose.
Bloating along with fewer than three bowel
movements a week, abdominal pain, or hard,
dry stools that are difficult to pass.
Constipation eat a high-fiber diet, drink
plenty of liquids, and walk or exercise
each day if possible.
If problems persist, call your doctor for
advice.
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janfuller2005
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 1
Pain On Left Side Posted: 10-15-07 17:52pm
Not everyones appendix is on the right
side. Look it up. 1 in every 10,000 people
are born with their appendix on the left
side. I am one of these people. There is
no way to determine if you have your
appendix on the left side without an xray.
However, the doctor that did your son's
blood work would have shown if he had
appendicitis. Best thing is the
gastrologist. He can make the best
determination. Good luck!