“Stomach pain?”
I've had constant and severe stomach pain for 4 years now I was diagnosed with acid reflux. I have been on omeprazole only recently do they think it is something else but still have had no tests done or any feedback at all. they have given me lansoprazole too but only makes symptoms worse. The pain gets worse when I eat or drink anything at all and is sometimes unbearable but taking pain medication also makes its flare-up. I have nausea, pain, bloating, vomiting occasionally, shortness of breath with the pain. I am 16. They also thought there may be a problem with the epiglottis but again no follow-up tests or anything. I have tried gluten-free and lactose-free diets for a minimum of 2 weeks as well as cutting out caffeine and energy/fizzy drinks etc. and nothing has made a difference. Recently has it got worse I have constant nausea and pain. It also makes me swallow a lot like something is coming up but its not. I'm not sure what to do as the GP has given me no answers and having this affects my everyday life. Is there any possible conditions it may be? Or any suggestions on what to try to do to help?
Female | 16 years old
Complaint duration: 4 years
Medications: omeprazole, lansoprazole
Conditions: Acid reflux, asthma
1 Answer
It sounds like you have functional dyspepsia. The problem is related to what is called visceral hypersensitivity. This means that the stomach is very sensitive neurologically. This is a common condition, especially in young people and in people with stress or anxiety. It does not get better with antiacid pills. As long as a reasonable work-up to look for other causes has been completed, then treatment directed to dyspepsia and any underlying depression/anxiety can be offered.
