Can chemotherapy cause epigastric burning pain?
Patient: I'm receiving chemo. 2 days ago I got a burning pain in the eigastric area and thought it was gas. The pain has gotten more severe. Now I can't stand up straight or lie on my left side. The pain seems to be localized in 2 areas, just under my left rib nearly in between my ribs and just below my waist and to the right. The lower pain is in the approimate area where I was told it was pain from ovulation. The pain radiates to my back when it is most severe. Antacids have not helped. The only thing that helps is a heating pad. With the pad the pain is tolerable when I don't move. Without the heating pad it is difficult to tolerate any position. Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  It may be due to acidity.  You should take Proton pump inhibitors like omeprazol or pentoprazol.  If pain is not releived by this drugs then you should go for ultrasound abdomen to search some other cause and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.