The abdominal pain could be due to a peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum. Chronic pancreatitis is also possible.


You can request an upper endoscopy (gastroduodenoscopy) to find out if there is a peptic ulcer.
Alpha-amylase and lipase in the blood should be checked for eventual pancreatitis.


You can also request a Helicobacter pillory serology.


You may want to consult a gastroenterologist about this.





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