Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Why Do I Have Pain In My Stomach

Is it acid reflux or dyspepsia?

October 02, 2008

A painful burning sensation in the stomach, belching, and nausea are all signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but they may also be symptoms of a condition called dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is mainly characterized by pain in the middle of the stomach and it can be caused by untreated gastric ulcers, stomach cancer, or by the overuse of some pain-relieving meds. The editors at HealthDay News offer a list of common symptoms that may help you determine if it's GERD or dyspepsia that you're exp... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

6/9/08 #2 - Frequent headaches and stomach pains related?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...Question: Can Are my frequent headaches and stomach pains related? Hi, I am a 21-year old... Read more »

Pain and MS: Neuropathic Pain

By Vicki , Health Expert

There is pain in MS. It can be acute or chronic, generally categorized as neuropathic,... Read more »

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Health Guide

Just Wait

...this misery to end. Why me? What did I do? I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'll be better just take this pain away please. Let me sleep it away. I hurt so much, yet all I can do is lay here and wait... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms

...or recurrent and can encompass a variety of problems in the upper abdomen, including the following:Pain or discomfort.Bloating.A feeling of fullness. (People with severe dyspepsia are unable to... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Complications

Most people with severe ulcers experience significant pain and sleeplessness, which can have a dramatic and adverse impact on the quality of life.Complications of Peptic UlcersPeptic... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction

Alternative TreatmentsAcupuncture. People with back pain find longer lasting relief from acupuncture than physical therapy, according to a study in the British Medical Journal. Another... Read more »

Scleroderma: Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems

...done.Side Effects. Side effects are uncommon, but can include an allergic reaction, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, and flatulence. Of some concern was a report of a very severe and wide spread... Read more »

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Medications

Axid Oral Uses and How to Use

...stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing,... Read more »

Pepcid Oral Uses and How to Use

...and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain. How To Use Shake the bottle well for... Read more »

Zantac Oral Uses and How to Use

...and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain. How To Use Take this medication... Read more »

Tagamet Oral Uses and How to Use

...acid can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing,... Read more »

Boniva Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...(eye-BAN-droe-nate) Side Effects Stomach upset, diarrhea, pain in arms/legs, or mild flu-like... Read more »

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LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Suhadee Henriquez has been packing up -- and taking off -- for the past 12 years. But a few years ago, a... Read summary »

Coated aspirin no safer for the stomach, experts say

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If you're one of the many people who take coated aspirin to protect your stomach, Harvard experts say plain aspirin may have the same effect on your... Read summary »

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