Question 1

is abdominal pain or discomfort a side effect of neurontin (gabapentin)?

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Www.drugs.com: Frequent: anorexia, flatulence, gingivitis

infrequent: glossitis, gum hemorrhage, thirst, stomatitis, increased salivation, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, bloody stools, fecal incontinence, hepatomegaly

rare: dysphagia, eructation, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, colitis, blisters in mouth, tooth discolor, perleche, salivary gland enlarged, lip hemorrhage, esophagitis, hiatal hernia, hematemesis, .

Question 2

high bun 63/cr 2.2 with chf patient. can urinary retention cause it? burning in urination and abdominal pain feels better with food. discontinued ssri, can gabapentin cause it? how to detect bladder issues, and is it safe to take uristat in chf/ckd?

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Renal Disease: BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and Cr (Creatinine) are blood markers used to measure kidney function. The values presented are indicative of poor kidney function and need further evaluation.  Urinary retention is an abnormal finding that can lead to kidney disease. Further workup is needed to determine the cause of retention. You must exert caution with all medications.  Do consult with your MD.

Question 3

why chocolate sometimes causes abdominal discomfort? even if it's a very small portion. and other days ( specially during the period) does not.

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Acid production: Chocolate is a potent stimulant to increased gastric acid production in the stomach, hence the upset stomach

Question 4

what causes abdominal discomfort after monthly periods?

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Call ur gyn: first thing I think of is poss endometriosis which is difficult to diagnose.  before I could give you an educated answer I would need more information from you.  also some women tend to feel bloated before during and after their menes.   either way I would have an gyn exam from your gynecologist.

Question 5

what is the cause of back pain? lower right side to the middle. really bothering. nothing changes in life style. have lower abdominal discomfort too

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Depends: 30&#x27;s female notes low back &amp; abdominal discomforts, but neglects to tell us if symptoms are acute or chronic.  Assuming chronic, one must consider smoldering UTI, PID, &amp; SIJ disorder with attendant IBS. After infection tests have been cleared, then an Osteopathic exam might prove useful; especially to discover signs of sacroiliac joint disorder and to rule out Joint Hypermobility Syndrome.

Question 6

what are the likely causes of abdominal discomfort and bloating accompanied by centralized back pain almost always?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: I would worry about pancreatitis. The most common cause (since you use no alcohol) is gall bladder disease.  Other possibilities include a peptic ulcer (gastric or duodenal).

Question 7

hpylori can causes abdominal discomfort after a meal? and can gassy as well?

Accepted Answer

H.pylori: H. Pylori is a chronic infectious condition of the stomach. It is often associated with gastritis and thus some abdominal discomfort. Greasy food is usually associated with symptoms of gallbladder or pancreas. Here is a summary of h.Pylori that should help you: http://www.Laendo.Net/english/helicobacter-pylori-hpylori.

Question 8

can rough sex cause abdominal discomfort ?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Some ligaments attached to the uterus may get painful and cause referred pain to the abdominal wall after rough sex.  If this persists, get the area evaluated by a dr.  Good luck.

Question 9

i am having abdominal discomfort after intercourse nd thru out day..like lower back pains also..what causes that?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: Many causes for this including endometriosis and pelvic ovarian vein reflux
you should see gyn.

Question 10

could drinking many glasses of black tea daily be the primary cause of, or something that perpetuates my persistent gastritis/abdominal discomfort?

Accepted Answer

Don't overdo it...: Please enjoy green, white, or black tea at any time of the day or evening as a healthful beverage, with friends, over a good book, while relaxing, etc.  As with anything, moderation is key--sounds like you may be overdoing the tea however.  See other Healthtap answers regarding the risk of excessive intake of teas.

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Why chocolate sometimes causes abdominal discomfort? even if it's a very small portion. and other days ( specially during the period) does not.

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What causes abdominal discomfort after monthly periods?

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What is the cause of back pain? lower right side to the middle. really bothering. nothing changes in life style. have lower abdominal discomfort too

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What are the likely causes of abdominal discomfort and bloating accompanied by centralized back pain almost always?

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Hpylori can causes abdominal discomfort after a meal? and can gassy as well?

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Can rough sex cause abdominal discomfort ?

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I am having abdominal discomfort after intercourse nd thru out day..like lower back pains also..what causes that?

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Could drinking many glasses of black tea daily be the primary cause of, or something that perpetuates my persistent gastritis/abdominal discomfort?

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