hello I have some issues going on with my stomach. it s like sometime after I eat I have some discomfort in my stomach. I have a lot of gas and do a lot of burping and the pain sometimes go to my back. I ve been diagnose as having acid reflux but is it possible I could have a stomach ulcer? my stool is still normal it only turns dark in color when I take peto. I have no weight loss nor loss of appetite
Hi. Thanks for your query. Yes, This is possibly a stomach ulcer. The reason being history of pain sometime goes back. This classically appears in posterior wall stomach ulcers or pancreatitis. I would advise the routine blood and urine tests; stool - routine and for occult blood. The most important is an Upper GI Endoscopy and ultrasonography of abdomen. This will confirm the diagnosis. The treatment will depend upon the findings; in addition go for a soft bland diet. Small frequent meals, life without stress as this is one of the most important factor.