Question 1

my epigastric pain is worse at night. is it true that (gastric) acid production increases when you stay up late/ all night? how is that so?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle changes!: Many people with reflux find that it is worse at night or when they first wake up.  When you are lying flat gastric acid may reflux proximally causing increased symptoms.  This can be worse with eating right before bed, eating large meals late, eating spicy food, significant alcohol, caffeine, antiinflammatory intake.  If this is you, consider some lifestyle changes and/or see family doc!

Question 2

i've got a single large gallstone. had some epigastric pain in the night that spread along my lower right rib cage. the pain lasted 5 hours?

Accepted Answer

Chole lithiasis: and  cholecystitis  i would advise seeing a surgeon to remove the obstructing felon

Question 3

epigastric pain has been waking me up at night. throbbing pain, gives me cold chills. lasts for hours. i sleep almost upright, gerd. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Possible ulcer: From your description, the pain is pretty severe, and it could be sign of an ulcer.  I would follow GERD precautions (I.e. avoid food 3hrs before sleep, avoid tight clothing, chocolates, mints, alcohol, and NSAIDs.) AND see your Dr as soon as possible.  After further history and exam you may still require an endoscopic exam to confirm the diagnosis. Get well soon!

Question 4

does taking xifaxan for sibo exacerbate acid reflux? will taking h2 blocker or ppi reduce the effectiveness of xifaxan? what else could cause severe epigastric pain radiating to upper back & shoulder blades that wakes me up every night for past 2wks?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely &amp; unlikely: check your heart, it might be coronary spasm or a coronary arteries problem, before considering other diagnoses, wish you well

Question 5

wake up to epigastric pain 2-4am every night w/ nausea, cold sweats. neither bentyl (dicyclomine) nor antacids relieves the pain. all blood tests normal.advice pls?

Accepted Answer

Possible diagnosis: With localized pain and a repeating pattern of pain a hernia, versus several other problems are possible. As long as you are not febrile or vomiting, okay to mark the tender spot with ink pen and ask your doc to order abdominal ultrasound with attention to right upper quadrant and the abdominal wall at the spot. It may take additional diagnostic tests to reach diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 6

causes of epigastric pain?

Accepted Answer

Many: Stomach, gb, esophagus, cardiac, musculoskeletal for starters.

Question 7

can epigastric pain be serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can also be benign.

Question 8

what does epigastric pain feel like?

Accepted Answer

Location: Epigastrium refers to an anatomic area - the epigastric region of the abdominal region that is the upper part and central in location, above the umbilical (belly button) region and between the two edges of the rib cage.  The type of pain there can be varied, e.g. Constant, cramps, sharp, radiating, burning, dull, etc.  The nature of the disease will present with varying descriptions.

Question 9

what herbs can i take for epigastric pain?

Accepted Answer

First find out: What is causing your epigastric pain , before taking any herbs , may be due to simple reason , or serious problem by seeing your doctor.

Question 10

i don't gave gallblader and i suffer from epigastric pain, why?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Can cause abdominal pain. Gastritis, stomach ulcer, pancreatitis, constipation, rarely retained bile duct stone, etc. Need to see your doctor for an exam and proper tests to help identify the possible cause of your symptoms.

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My epigastric pain is worse at night. is it true that (gastric) acid production increases when you stay up late/ all night? how is that so?

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I've got a single large gallstone. had some epigastric pain in the night that spread along my lower right rib cage. the pain lasted 5 hours?

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Epigastric pain has been waking me up at night. throbbing pain, gives me cold chills. lasts for hours. i sleep almost upright, gerd. what could it be?

A member asked:

Does taking xifaxan for sibo exacerbate acid reflux? will taking h2 blocker or ppi reduce the effectiveness of xifaxan? what else could cause severe epigastric pain radiating to upper back & shoulder blades that wakes me up every night for past 2wks?

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Wake up to epigastric pain 2-4am every night w/ nausea, cold sweats. neither bentyl (dicyclomine) nor antacids relieves the pain. all blood tests normal.advice pls?

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Causes of epigastric pain?

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Can epigastric pain be serious?

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What does epigastric pain feel like?

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What herbs can i take for epigastric pain?

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I don't gave gallblader and i suffer from epigastric pain, why?

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