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Doctor insights on: Stomach Pain When Hungry

Weak antacids: Dizziness has many, many causes. Before addressing that, both geltazine and ranitidine are fairly weak antacids. Stomach pain after meals can be a symptom of inflammation of the stomach or ulcer disease. These conditions can also give the feeling of hunger. A stronger antacid like Prilosec may help. Your other symptoms suggest you may suffer from anxiety. Poor oral intake may be causing dizziness. ...Read more

Unclear cause: Ulcers typically cause upper abdominal pain and could be associated with nausea and/or GI bleeding. Pain from constipation is typically in the lower abdomen. I'd suggest you address the constipation first with a high fiber diet, stool softeners (e.g. Colace) and fiber supplement (e.g. Metamucil). You may also need a laxative in which case I suggest mom or miralax (polyethylene glycol). Avoid taking asa/nsaids. ...Read more

GERD: Sounds like gerd. Try over the counter zegerid. ...Read more

See a DOC: Anorexia (loss of appetite), weight loss and stomach pain is a serious issue. You should at least evaluated by your FP/internist soon and possible. Based on your age, duration of symptoms & risk factors you may eventually need a GI specialist evaluation for endoscopy & colonoscopy ...Read more

Stomach Pain: While there is usually no significant cause of it, stomach pain after eating can be a sign of an ulcer. Another possible cause is that your blood vessels are blocked (as in the case of coronary artery disease). Indigestion and food poisoning are two additional causes for stomach pain after eating. The most dangerous possibility is that you have stomach cancer.
See your doctor asap. ...Read more

Stomach pain: Get your self checked for H. pylori stomach infection. You may have an ulcer. ...Read more

Could be an ulcer: You could be having an ulcer that not related to your old gallbladder problem that diarrhea either related to high acid secretion associated with ulcer or still related to the bile dripping directly to you small intestine
avoid spicy and greasy food eat multiple small meals no greasy food avoid dairy product and see your doctor you might need scope
eat yogurt and banana might help with diarrhea ...Read more

Yes, wait: Hi. Good advice that is seldom given is to eat when you're hungry. I think the "3 meals per day" is marketing nonsense. Humans evolved as hunter-gathers, and ate when they were hungry and had food, NOT doing the breakfast-lunch-dinner routine. Eat a healthy diet (always good advice), eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full, and exercise regularly. ...Read more

Ulcer or gastritis: So, certain kinds of ulcers or gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) can cause these symptoms. Try taking Prilosec or Nexium, (esomeprazole) and see your doctor for further evaluation. Good luck! ...Read more

Hungry stomach pain: May just be hunger pains, contractions of stomach when haven't eaten for a while. Usually for ulcer have significant pain and even pain after eating. , on that spectrum is GERD with acid reflux. Could see if OTC ranitidine or prevecid helps f/u/ w/ doc ...Read more

Well: This could be many things could be parasites food intolerance lactose intolerance or even something serious. Recommend Healthtap consult or primary care doctor visit for specific diagnosis and treatment ...Read more

Doubt it has: Anything to do with Depo-Provera shot if is associated with eating. You don't talk about your weight or if you switched to pills. It would be a good idea to visit your doc for an eval and talk all of your problems over. ...Read more

Acid peptic disease.: If you realize when you don't eat for long time the abd. Pain comes then, follow reg. Food timings. Being on empty stomach in some people make the stomach acid with other local stomach hormones irritate the stomach /small intestine's first part called duodenum's inner lining and predispose to pep. Ulcer disease. Also avoid too much caffeine, soda, chocolates, peppermin, spices, stress and alcoh. ...Read more

This will require an: In-person assessment to get to the route of things. ...Read more

Nondiagnostic: Your symptoms are nondiagnostic and more information is needed. Although this could be an irritable bowel syndrome, other causes such as gastritis, gluten or lactose intolerance are possibilities. If your symptoms persist, see a gastroenterologist for evaluation and appropriate tests and treatment will be ordered. In the meantime try to see if specific foods bring on symptoms. ...Read more

Can be: Gastritis can be the source of burning sensation and is typically treated with antacids or medications that coat your stomach, protecting it from the excess and erosive acids. Gallstones can be dangerous and cause blockages. Typically, treated with surgical removal of your gallbladder. Okay to ask to see a surgeon. Take family with you. Be well. ...Read more

Schedule follow up: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ; hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do a home pregnancy test. There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit. ...Read more

Headache: Your headaches could be coming from tension, dehydration, lack of sleep/poor sleep, teeth grinding, skipping meals, stress, sleep apnea/snoring, or chronic sinus problems. ...Read more

Feeling sick: See your primary care doctor for evaluation and treatment. ...Read more

Many possibilities: You need a full detailed evaluation by a GI doctor. Make a detailed list of symptoms, the times they occur and their relationships with anything else or with each other and take it with you to your appointment. You should also make a list of all places you have been and foods you have eaten. Good luck,. ...Read more

Abdominal pain: It is important to know location of pain, type of pain — constant, intermittent, colicky, burning, aching, radiation of pain, relation to food- food makes it worse or better. Associated nausea, vomiting diarrhea constipation. Abdomen is a magic box. Need more clues. ...Read more

See GI: Get checked out by a gastroentologist. If they find nothing, consider probiotic foods such as kefir or kombucha as well as digestive enzymes. You may also have food sensitivities. ...Read more

Preg?: If you are concerned about pregnancy check a test. ...Read more

? From too much acid: When you consider that much of the food you eat buffers acid in your stomach, anticipate that symptoms improved by meals may be due to peptic disease. In fact, patients with increased stomach acid may gain weight when they satisfy their "hunger" repeatedly. Alternatively, you may now have an excessively fast GI transit, have a faster metabolism from disorders, vigorous exercise, stress reaction. ...Read more

Symptoms: Consistent with peptic ulcer disease which responds to antiacids or proton pump inhibitors. Sometimes tequire H pylori treatment if indicated. Avoid NSAIDS and eat regularly ...Read more

Go to a GI doctor: You may have a marginal ulcer which is an ulcer that develops at the connection of your gastric pouch and the jejunum. You need to have an upper endoscopy to diagnose it. Therefore, you need to see a gastroenterologist. ...Read more

Could be ulcer: I would make an appointment with your doctor. Stomach ulcers can have these types of symptoms. ...Read more

Possible H. Pylori: Stomach burping and bloating could be related to a stomach ulcer from H. Pylori. Also, irritable bowel syndrome needs to be ruled out. Consider a consult from your pcp or healthtap to have this further worked up. ...Read more

Check gall bladder: Although young, you should visit your doctor soon for a physical exam of your gall bladder and liver as possible cause of your symptoms.

After some stomach infections, many times viral, you can get such symptoms for several weeks until you finally recover completely. ...Read more

Maybe an ulcer: You may have an ulcer or gastritis. You may not be eating as much as you need to because your stomach hurts. You should see your health care professional. ...Read more