Question 1

lately i have been having strong stomach aches and i have pucked at least 4 times in the last couple of weeks. what is wrong with my stomach?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: The differential includes pregnancy, virus, bacterial infection, gall stones. If you symptoms are not improving, you should see a physician.

Question 2

i've been having stomach aches once or twice a day for about two weeks now in my front, lower stomach. last about an hour or two. any clue why?

Accepted Answer

Workup needed: Are you having any symptoms like weight loss or changes in your bowel habits? If yes to either of these questions you should see your family doctor to have some testing performed. Stomach pain lasting more then if you days can be inflammatory bowel disease or it can be irritable bowel disease. The best thing is to ask for your family doctor's advice and possibly see a gastroenterologist if you're able to.

Question 3

greenish stool and stomach aches! how long will it last?

Accepted Answer

Green colored stool: The color of stool varies with foods, speed of emptying of the GI tract, medications & supplements ingested, gut flora (unique for each individual), additives (like blood), subtractions (like absent bile), infection, inflammation, & other factors. Consider what you ate in the last few days, but if greenish color is unusual for you & persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, see your doctor.

Question 4

i have had headaches, nausea/stomach aches for the past 2 days, last thing i ate was mcdonalds. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Stomach ache: Several etiologies. Could be the grease or high fat content that has pest your system.  You could also have a touch of food poisoning. If you have fever, chills or bloody diarrhea go to the er.  Otherwise, take it easy on your stomach- try crackers, broth, dry cereal, toast and plenty of water.

Question 5

im 35 weeks and i have stomach aches that can last 20 min or so and my stomach gets really hard. it hurts bad. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Braxton Hicks: Before true labor begins woman may experience false labor pain also known as Braxton Hicks. It's the body's way of getting  ready for true labor.  In false labor contractions are irregular and they go away while true labor are regular  and progressively get stronger and they don't go away. If that occurs you should go to the hospital.

Question 6

i have ulcers that have not bothered me for some time now, but i have been getting stomach aches for the last few weeks could that be the ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I recommend you schedule an office visit with your gastroenterologist.  A repeat upper endoscopy may be warranted.

Question 7

how long does an ulcer stomach ache last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A ulcer usually heals in a few weeks if one is placed on a high dose ppi with erradiction of hpylori as deemed necessary. However prediciting symptomatic response is much more difficult.

Question 8

stomach aches every day since my c-section  ache lasts for about10 min then goes away?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Cramping after a c-section is not unusual as you heal up and the uterus returns to normal, but you don't provide nearly enough information to know if this is your situation.

Question 9

i have a small stomach ache that comes in the afternoon last 2 days. it doesn't hurt much but i just don't like the feel of it. it feels in the top?

Accepted Answer

After meal or before: is the pain before meal while you are hungry.
or is it after meal.
difference will allow is to guess what causing the pain.
if it is after meal, is a specific meal you have been eating in the last few days more than other days.
eat light, take anti acid before meal.
if the pain before meal while hungry, take anti acid, before meal, and eat lighter food, take OTC medicine.
.not better see a doctor.

Question 10

got  stomach ache since last 2 days... upper.stomach is aching..

Accepted Answer

Ulcer?: Abdominal pain is difficult to evaluate over the internet. However given your age i would try some Pepcid (famotidine) and if it did not resolve or got worse i would go to the doctor.

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Lately i have been having strong stomach aches and i have pucked at least 4 times in the last couple of weeks. what is wrong with my stomach?

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I've been having stomach aches once or twice a day for about two weeks now in my front, lower stomach. last about an hour or two. any clue why?

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Greenish stool and stomach aches! how long will it last?

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I have had headaches, nausea/stomach aches for the past 2 days, last thing i ate was mcdonalds. what could it be?

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Im 35 weeks and i have stomach aches that can last 20 min or so and my stomach gets really hard. it hurts bad. what is this?

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I have ulcers that have not bothered me for some time now, but i have been getting stomach aches for the last few weeks could that be the ulcers?

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How long does an ulcer stomach ache last?

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Stomach aches every day since my c-section ache lasts for about10 min then goes away?

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I have a small stomach ache that comes in the afternoon last 2 days. it doesn't hurt much but i just don't like the feel of it. it feels in the top?

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Got stomach ache since last 2 days... upper.stomach is aching..

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