Middlebury, VT
A 74-year-old female asked:
why only after eating the main meal of the day, getting severe pain in upper eft abdomen? pain oes away completely after two hours or so.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Martin Raff answered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
See a GI doctor: Cannot diagnose over the internet, but this sounds as if it should be possible to resolve quickly with a history, physical exam and possibly endoscopy and other tests. Hope this gets better soon. Best.
5086 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Vikram Patel answered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Pin after meals: Most likely the culprit is the stomach itself. Either an ulcer or just hyperacidity can cause such pain which gets better once the food passes further. You should see a GI specialist who can specifically diagnose these issues. In the mean time, avoid fatty food and high calorie diet. Fruits and veggies can help.
5084 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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