stamach problems - Pain in upper stomach, sharp cramps

	Asked by Unregistered on Fri 04, Apr 2008 07:15pm
	hi am a 20 yr old male who has started getting upper stomach pains and i am becoming concerned with this. the pains i can only explain as sharp cramps that come on go contently.
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	Answer by Dr Bhupinder K, MD (doctor) on Mon 06, Jul 2009 04:30am: Hello, It could be due to GERD or acute peptic ulcers which might present with such symptoms. Eat small nutritious meals at frequent intervals instead of a heavy single meal. Exercise frequently and take your dinner atleast 2 hrs prior to bedtime. Also raise the head end of the bed by 2 blocks. To help control the stomach acid, one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them, or eat chocolate or spicy or greasy foods .Take some OTC antacid like Mylanta.You can also take zantac(ranitidine)or prilosec(omeprazole).These will help.Also keep your fluid electrolyte balance optimum by drinking lots of fluids. If the symptoms persist then I would suggest you to consult a gastroenterologist and get gall bladder disease ruled out.Hope it helps.Take care and regards.
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