Suggest treatment for severe abdominal pain
Patient: For the past 3 days I have been having sharp pains in my upper and lower abdomen but mainly lower ( behind my belly button and off to the right of it and lower) and I ve been really gas ( feeling like I have to pass gas ) but when I pass gas it doesn t seem to help. And it hurt when I eat or don t eat. Each one makes it worse. Any suggestions of what to do or what it could be? Doctor: Dear thanks for the question. I share your concerns. There are several possibility in your case. It can be gastritis,  hepatitis, appendicitis or stone in urinary system.  If you have fever also, then I would go for appendicitis,  as it requires urgent treatment.  Gas related pain is second possibility,  it may not always releave by gas and it may not have relation with food always. Hepatitis is in upper right side.I would advise you to visit a surgeon and under go ultrasound scan , as it will help in coming to a diagnosis or rule out some diagnosis. Blood work up is an additional important investigation. I hope I have clarified your queries. Please write for follow up queries. I wish you good health. Please provide a feedback. Thank you