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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Cause Of Stomach Pain After Eating

Health Encyclopedia: Abdominal Pain

Alternative Names

Stomach pain; Pain - abdomen; Belly ache; Abdominal cramps


Home Care

For mild pains:

  • Sip water or other clear fluids.
  • Avoid solid food for the first few hours. If there has been vomiting, wait 6 hours. Then, eat small amounts of mild foods.
  • If the pain is high up in your abdomen and occurs after meals, antacids may provide some relief, especially if you feel heartburn or indigestion. Avoid citrus, high-fat foods, fried or greasy foods, tomato ...
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Health Guide

Indigestion
Dyspepsia; Uncomfortable fullness after meals Home Care Allow time for long meals. Chew food carefully and completely. Avoid... Read more »
Gastric ulcer
...Alternative Names Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer Symptoms Abdominal pain May wake you at night May be relieved by antacids or... Read more »
Gastric cancer
... Unintentional weight loss A general decline in health Premature abdominal fullness after meals Signs and tests An upper GI series showing gastric cancer An... Read more »
Cryptococcosis
Abdominal fullness prematurely after meals Abdominal pain Abdomen, swollen Bleeding into the skin Blurred vision ... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms
...(a sign of a serious hemorrhage) or entire stomach contents (sign of intestinal obstruction).Severe abdominal pain with or without vomiting or evidence of blood.Persons who experience any of these... Read more »

Medications

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...symptoms may be reduced by taking the medication after meals. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist... Read more »

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