I have had stomach pain in the upper addomen (off and on) for about 2 weeks now. I also have semi loose stool. My energy level has dropped and feel better when I nap a couple times during the day. I took my first tablet of Prilosec OTC this morning. This afternoon, part of my scalp were sensitive to touch. I had an ultrasound...nothing turned up...blood test showed nothing except elevated sugar level (separate issue). Any ideas what is plaguing me?
Thank you for the question. Your symptoms are suggestive of Peptic Ulcer Disease.u should take the following steps to get relief of your symptoms. Avoid empty stomach for prolong period, avoid spicy or rich food, avoid smoking if you are a smoker, avoid taking coffee, and have frequent small meals a day. Take a protein pump inhibitor like pantoprazole or omeprazole in the morning before breakfast.u also need to get an upper GI endoscopy done to confirm your diagnosis of peptic ulcer. If your symptoms persists, then check for H pylori by doing a RUT(rapid crease test) and h pylori antibody test. Take care. And get well soon.