Could pain in/around stomach while sneezing/coughing/breathing be due to gallstones?
Patient: hi i think i may have goldstones i went to see the doctor yesturday & she said it could be bt im  too young.my mum said i not tho ive got a reallly bad pain in my stomach and up my right side it hurts when i sneeze, cough and even breathe in. the pain keeps moving around my stomach and up both sides and i can hardly walk its that painful. do u have any ideas ? Doctor: Thank you for posting your query.history of epigastric discomfort/ abdominal discomfort and also assoicated with eating.further evaluation needed.what is your age? height? weight? bowel habits and color? nausea?vomiting>differential is: GERD, gastritis, ulcer disease, herniaif your youngvisit gastroenterologist and test for H.pylori and get an ultrasound of abdomenOR take famotidine tablets before meal for 2 to 4 weeks.if the H.pylori test comes positive, then you might need eradication therapy.meanwhile:- include yogurt in your diet - use two pillows under your head, when you lie down/sleep.- eat your last mean 3 hours before going to bed-Avoid spicy food, oil rich food, - No smoking and NO alcohol. - do NOT eat mouth full and swallow air while chweing food by keeping lips zipped.-no cold drinks and NO junk food- try to avoid drinking water at the end of a meal.if any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik