Question 1

what does epigastric pain feel like?

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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 2

what is abdominal epigastric pain radiating for?

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Peptic disease: Pyloprospasm (spasm of valve between stomach and duodenum), peptic ulcer disease or pancreatic issues. Try mylanta or Prilosec and if not better, then see your physician.

Question 3

what home remedies for mild epigastric pain?is it ok to take antibiotic or mefenamic?

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Undigested food: Undigested food can become putrid causing pain. Take bromelain will heal ulcers and use digestive enzymes with food to improve digestion.

Question 4

i had epigastric pain that sometimes propagate to the back.recurrent eructation following food ingestion .few recurrent attacks of painfull swalloing ?

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Esophageal reflux: The symptoms you describe suggest you have esophageal reflux.  You avoid anti-inflammatory drugs, eating for 3 hours before going to bed, and take omeprazole or ranitidine. If these changes do not help your symptoms you should see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 5

causes of epigastric pain?

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

Question 6

can epigastric pain be serious?

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Yes: It can also be benign.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

home remedy for epigastric pain?

Accepted Answer

Bromelain: Orally take bromelain and drink medicated clay - bentonite clay water.

Question 9

constipation cause acute epigastric pain?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Gastritis, ulcers, gallstones, reflux esophagitis to name a few.

Question 10

is it advisable to use heating pad for epigastric pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A heating pad may be used provided its not too hot, that the user is not under the influence, and that the pad actually helps.  If symptoms worsen, call your doctor.

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