Hi am having stomach pain under my breast that is upper abdominal area. When I dont eat am started with pain and after having food it disappear. I started taking pantacid and am not ok.is it necessary to take endoscopy. I did not visited gastroligest simply to a mbbs .pls suggest me and is any thing is wrong
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to Acid Peptic Disease. It is caused due to erosion of gastric/ duodenal mucosa secondary to increased acid production in the stomach. Presence of pain during empty stomach, which relieves on medication is characteristic of a Duodenal ulcer. Investigation like Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in determining the location & severity of the ulcers. Kindly get it done. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals). They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief. And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as