How to treat stomach pain?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I have a burning epigastric pain, accompanied by chest pain. For a year now, taking stomach medicine only helps, each time the symptoms are more severe, so I went to a gastroscopy examination, ultra-abdominal ultrasound, and received negative results. The doctor said it was due to stomach pain, then gave me Pantoprazol with a Y-shaped stomach package but it didn't help. Ask your doctor how to treat stomach pain? I thank you.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Gastroenterologist - Endoscopy - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "How to treat stomach pain?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Stomach pain is a disease that indicates damage and inflammation inside the stomach. The characteristic feature of the disease is the appearance of pain in the epigastrium accompanied by loss of appetite, heartburn, nausea,... You went to the doctor and was treated but it didn't help, however, It is important to determine the cause of stomach pain. There are many causes of stomach pain, but the most common ones are stomach ulcers, HP infection, drug abuse,... sometimes it can be a combination of many factors:
Unscientific diet: Skipping breakfast , eating at the wrong time, eating too late, chewing quickly, using food that has not been cooked thoroughly... are habits that cause many people to have stomach pain. Abuse of alcohol and tobacco: Tobacco and alcohol both contain stimulants that are toxic to health, especially the stomach. These are the top culprits for stomach pain in men. Intolerance to gluten: Gluten is a protein commonly found in wheat. Some people cannot tolerate this substance leading to stomach upset. The pain from mild to severe can appear with bloating, bloating, fatigue in the body. Effects of drug use: Using antibiotics, pain relievers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs... indiscriminately, improperly or for a long time can cause you to experience many side effects. Stomach pain is one of the most common side effects. Stomach pain due to thyroid-related diseases: In the body, the thyroid gland produces a hormone that governs the functioning of the digestive tract. When hormones are produced too little, digestive function will be significantly affected and stomach pain can also appear from here. Bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections: These pathogens can enter the body through the mouth from water or food we eat every day. They attack the stomach leading to ulcers, painful swelling of the stomach lining. In fact, about 80% of people with stomach pain are determined to be caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Excessive stress for a long time: Stress has a negative effect on the nerves in the digestive tract, thereby adversely affecting the stomach. Especially when you are under excessive stress, the stomach is very easy to hurt. After a while, it will cause stomach diseases and seriously affect health. Your symptoms also occur for a period of time, you should visit and consult a gastroenterologist to find the cause and treat.
If you still have questions about stomach pain treatment, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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