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Q: Stomach Pain After Eating
asked by: Danob on May 7th, 2008
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Nearly three weeks ago I developed a bad stomachache almost like indigestion after anything I ate or drank (possibly caused by bad sushi from publix, though its doubtful since it was bad enough to spit out and I hardly ate any of it. Though I had very runny but brief diarrhea the following day after I ate it).

The pain has persisted for the three weeks. I am healthy and get a good amount of exercise. I eat slow and chew my food well. I recently quit smoking and drinking(a couple months ago). But, stupidly, I had been experimenting different substances like opium tea, derived from dried pods, kratom gel caps as well as kanna powder. I experienced a tightness in my stomach mainly after the opium use, but it was nothing as painful as it is now.

I discontinued use of any substance once the pains started.

I'm scared because I know I couldn't live with this chronic pain and inability to eat in peace. Please help me.
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Dr. Nikola
replied on May 14th, 2008
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Stomach pain after eating or drinking usually indicates some stomach disorder. Stomach inflammation (gastritis) is the most common reason but stomach ulcer can be also possible. Smoking, alcohol an those "experimental staff" can damage the stomach mucosa and cause chronic gastritis and even ulcer. Stomach cancer is the worst possibility. Have you drunk a lot for a long period?
Stomach pain that lasts for more than 3 weeks requires few medical examinations: clinical examination, standard blood tests (blood count, hemoglobin, liver status, urea, creatinine...), occult blood test, Helicobacter pilory - test, abdominal ultrasound. Gastroscopy can be done later.
Can you afford these medical investigations?
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