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Q: How to Diagnose a Peptic Ulcer?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 8th, 2006

I had H.Pylori Bacteria for 4 yrs untreated,until Dr Treated With Heli-Dac Therapy.Now I have the following Symptoms.Nausea,Dizziness,Bloating,Gas,Sha rp pain in Stomach area ,Swelling in Sternum and Bloating ,Pain in lower left side,radiating to left side of back. blood pressure elevates.Hurting in Sternum area along with heated feeling on Skin near gallbladder area.I take the following Meds daily.80 mg Lipitor,5mg Altace,40 Mg Protonix.These Episodes will last 2 to 4 weeks,feel ok for 2 weeks then they return again.I also have heavy constipation when this problem occurs.
Thanks For Your response.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on September 19th, 2006

Appendix, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disorders Answer A1501

According to the symptoms you indicate (nausea, dizziness, bloating, gas, sharp pain in the stomach area, swelling in the sternum and bloating, pain in the lower left side radiating to the left side of back), you might have a peptic ulcer on the stomach or duodenum. A hiatus hernia (you already have it) may also have the same symptoms, but a peptic ulcer must be either excluded or confirmed. To confirm a peptic ulcer you can perform a gastroscopy. You may also request an abdominal ultrasound to exclude gallbladder stones. You can ask for an expert opinion from a gastro-intestinal internist.

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