Ulcer pains cause

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"List of other diseases, conditions, or injuries and their treatment: Skin problem. Black spots/heads on face and infection due to sun burn. Currently using glycolic gel wash and aknicare lotion and cream. Also using Z-silc sun shield.
Have a diagnosis for the current condition: no
Current medical status: Ulcer Pains. Stabbing pain on mostly the lower left portion of my abdomen; comes frequently and usually kills my appetite (i.e I don't feel like eating when I'm experiencing the pain and it usually hurts when I try to). The pain comes often but can also be excited by strong smells.
Current medical treatment: Used megacid fast relief for a while. Used to give me reliefs though not immediately. I'm currently not using any medication and haven't been to see a medical officer."


First, identifying the exact location of the pain you are experiencing is very important. If the pain is located in the UPPER left abdomen, then a gastric or duodenal inflammation or ulcer might have occurred. But, if the pain is located in the LOWER left abdomen, then the increased presence of gasses may be bothering you. The fact that thesymptoms occur after taking food might indicate the presence of a duodenal ulcer due to a pushing reflex which moves the gastric acid from the stomach to the duodenum. The presence of gasses is probable too because of the increased peristaltic movement of the bowels you experience when eating.

You might want to visit a gastroenterologist who can recommend a gastroscopy and duodenoscopy as the first steps in seeking a diagnosis. If a condition in the lower gastrointestinal part is suspected, a colonoscopy or X-ray of the colon might be recommended, too. Meanwhile, avoid food that might produce more gas in the bowels like: beans, cabbage, broccoli, asparagus, pears, prunes, sugar-free candies and gums.