Question 1

i think i may have a stomach ulcer. can i meet with a doctor virtually concerning this or should i just go ahead and schedule an in person visit with a local healthcare provider?

stomach pain

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Call your doc : Best exams are in person so that physical responses can be measured, but for GI problems like ulcers, scopes are best. You still need to start the process, so a televisit is fine for that purpose. Your history of GI problems, how,long this has been present, attempts to resolve including OTC meds and other past history can be established. Good,luck

Question 2

shivers, body & head aches, diarrhoea & bad stomach ache since 36hrs assuming stomach flu but now only stomach aches and cramps(worsened) visit doc?

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You may be right...: ...but persistent and/or non-improving symptoms warrant evaluation and treatment.

Question 3

what kind of doctor can treat my burning stomach pain?

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See your personal: physician. That doctor can determine if you need specialty referral (ie. gastroenterologist).

Question 4

what kind of doctor should i see? i am a male of 20 years. i have stomach pain and have trouble with bowels. both are very frequent even with medication.

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Hello. : Hello. Usually recommend starting with your primary care provider. Depending on what he or she finds, the next step might be gastroenterology or general surgery. Things can become even more specialized, if one of those providers believes you need a higher level of care.

Question 5

what kind of doctor should i see for stomach pain?

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Your doctor: Your primary care doctor. Based on the physical exam and your history he or she will decide if you need a specialist.

Question 6

my wife stomach pain she take many kind of medicin nothing plz say doctor?

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I can't: interpret  the "nothing plz:.  If you are asking if the meds could be causing the pain--some can, but we would have to know which meds she is taking.  A virtual consult may be the best way to answer the questions.

Question 7

having symptoms : nausous,dizziness,headache,neck pain, every day for about 2 months. in addition i deal with stomach pain and a feeling that i will get aura like when i have a migraine. what type of doc should i go see & what could b cause?

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: Your pattern is consistent with Chronic Daily Migraine and most common cause is Tylenol or other pain meds.  To break up, a neurologist can place you on steroids or CGRP items

Question 8

stomach pain/extreme tightness. gastro related issues ruled out. it gets worse after walking, so can it be muscular? if so, what type of doctor would know (neurologist?) i'm practically stuck at home, because i can't move beyond my apartment?

Accepted Answer

: You need a second opinion, not necessarily a neurologist for your current complaints. Take care and good luck!

Question 9

hi doctor i have a stomach pain and acidety?

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Many possibilities: A person with tummy pain between the belly button and the bottom of the rib cage can have a variety of problems. A doctor's examination is needed, unless the person is young and healthy, and the pain is mild and resolves quickly. Possible causes include: stomach acid problems, reflux symptoms, pancreatitis, gall stone related problems, abdominal muscle strains, some sort of hernia, etc...

Question 10

what doctor should i see for severe stomach pain?

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Abdominal pain -: you can start with your primary care physician. Severe abdominal pain warrants emergency room visit.  Gastroenterologists  are one option.

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I think i may have a stomach ulcer. can i meet with a doctor virtually concerning this or should i just go ahead and schedule an in person visit with a local healthcare provider? stomach pain

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Shivers, body & head aches, diarrhoea & bad stomach ache since 36hrs assuming stomach flu but now only stomach aches and cramps(worsened) visit doc?

A member asked:

What kind of doctor can treat my burning stomach pain?

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What kind of doctor should i see? i am a male of 20 years. i have stomach pain and have trouble with bowels. both are very frequent even with medication.

A member asked:

What kind of doctor should i see for stomach pain?

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My wife stomach pain she take many kind of medicin nothing plz say doctor?

A member asked:

Having symptoms : nausous,dizziness,headache,neck pain, every day for about 2 months. in addition i deal with stomach pain and a feeling that i will get aura like when i have a migraine. what type of doc should i go see & what could b cause?

A member asked:

Stomach pain/extreme tightness. gastro related issues ruled out. it gets worse after walking, so can it be muscular? if so, what type of doctor would know (neurologist?) i'm practically stuck at home, because i can't move beyond my apartment?

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Hi doctor i have a stomach pain and acidety?

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What doctor should i see for severe stomach pain?

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