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Right-Side Upper Abdominal Pain: Causes & Treatment

Why does the upper part of my stomach hurt especially the right side

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Surgical Gastroenterologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

Upper right stomach pain could be due to inflammation of the gallbladder or liver.. Other causes include peptic ulcers or acid reflux. Appendicitis or kidney stones are also possible causes.. Schedule a visit with your doctor to determine the exact cause. 

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Hello, I am a 19yo male. Months ago, I had some neurological symptoms and went to hospital. There, a blood test showed that I had really low B12 vitamin (under 90 pg/mL). I had some shots to increase B12 levels and hospital adviced me to go to GP and have gastroscopy and colonoscopy to find the cause of the deficiency, because it was not normal at that age to have that low b12 levels. So, the days I was taking the B12 shots and planning to go to a GP, I had some bowel symptoms, including changes in stool size (small-thin and rounded / however not hard to pass), and rarely a little blood on them. When I went to the GP, I told him the whole story and told me that I had to do some other blood tests first to see if there is any gastric inflammation and then we would see if endoscopy is needed. After doing several blood tests (ECR, CRP, etc..) and faecal calprotectin test, GP told me that results were normal and did not show any inflammation in stomach or colon, so no endoscopy was needed. He told me that these symptoms were from functional gastrointestinal disorders and hemmorhoids. All of these happened like 6 months before. Now, I still have small-thin and rounded stools (rarely i pass normal stools but most of times they are like that) - blood is very rare and in small amount. Generally, my diet is normal (includes fiber), i drink a lot of water, no anxiety, not anaemic, normal weight and I exercise. So, these changes in bowel habits that happened months ago (without having any lifestyle change) + little blood rarely + the B12 defficiency I had, make me think I should visit another GP and push for a colonoscopy. I tried to search if increasing B12 would cause such changes in bowel habits, but did not find something. The only family history I know are that some first degree relatives had a small B12 defficiency without symptoms and second degree relative had gastrectomy a lot of years ago. I am a little panicked because Ive been seeing colon cancer is on the rise among young people and unreasoned bowel changes that dont leave soon + blood (however mine is very rarely and little) may be red flag. Especially most cases in young people are advanced stages becaus they are not caught early. Thanks for reading till the end, what do you suggest me to do? Go to another GP? And even push for endoscopy? Finally, could the cause of hard pebble stool be somehow (?) the elevation of B12 so my system need some time to go back to normal again? Because B12 deficiency was slowly developing for years.

Male | 19

While low B12 levels can affect the body in many ways, they usually don’t impact bowel habits like this. It’s great that you’ve had some tests, and they’ve ruled out any inflammation in your stomach or colon. Your symptoms might be due to functional gastrointestinal disorders or hemorrhoids, which are quite common and generally not too serious. Keep an eye on your symptoms, and try not to worry too much. However, if you’re still concerned, getting a second opinion from another doctor might help give you peace of mind.

Answered on 11th Nov '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

l have undergone ileostomy

Male | 71

Please share more information about what is bothering you regarding ileostomy, only then i can share proper advice on the matter.

Answered on 3rd June '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Mujhe daily jalan rehti hai .. kuch bhi khaati hu jalan start hojati h

Female | 31

Experiencing a burning sensation after eating can be caused by factors like acid reflux (GERD), spicy or acidic foods, food allergies, ulcers, or other reasons. It's advisable to consult a gastroenterologist for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. They can assess your symptoms and medical history to identify the underlying cause and recommend appropriate measures to alleviate the discomfort.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

MY sister underwent a laparoscopic surgery to remove gall bladder due to stone and found appendix also , was also removed. Now its been 2 months and she is experiencing weight loss and less appetite. when checked blood found SGOT-72.54 AND SGPT 137.47, what is the reason

Female | 27

Your sister's we­ight loss and reduced appetite­ after surgery are normal. He­r body is adjusting to the change. High SGOT and SGPT blood levels indicate live­r inflammation, which is common post-surgery. This also affects appetite­. Follow up with her doctor. They may recomme­nd diet changes or medicine­s to help her re­cover and regain appetite­. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

My gran is a 64 year old female. She started vomiting over 6 hours ago. She can’t eat or hold anything down. She’s also complaining of a headache and pain on her right side. What can we do to help? She is on insulin and hypertension medication

Female | 64

Vomiting, headaches, and pain on her right side can mean she has pancreatitis, which is very serious. Take her to the hospital now. They’ll be able to find out what’s wrong and make her feel better. Also, bring along her insulin and any medicine she takes for high blood pressure. 

Answered on 4th June '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

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