Why does my upper stomach hurt immediately after eating?
Stomach pain after eating can also be attributed to gallstones, eating spicy foods, a stomach flu, lactose intolerance, food poisoning, appendicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, Crohn’s disease, and peptic ulcers. Stomach pain after eating may also be the result of a blocked blood vessel.
When should I worry about epigastric pain?
Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, experience epigastric pain along with life-threatening symptoms such as severe breathing problems; chest pain, pressure or tightness; or vomiting blood or black material.
What is postprandial epigastric pain?
What is postprandial pain? Postprandial pain is pain after eating. This includes postprandial epigastric pain—or pain in the stomach after eating—and abdominal pain after eating. People may describe epigastric pain as occurring in the upper abdomen, in the rib area. Abdominal pain is generally lower, in the belly area.
What relieves epigastric pain?
Your doctor may recommend antacids or even acid-blocking medicines to relieve your pain. If an underlying condition such as GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, or peptic ulcer disease is causing your epigastric pain, you may require antibiotics as well as long-term treatment to manage these conditions.
What should I eat if I have epigastric pain?
Healthy foods include fruits, vegetables, whole-grain breads, low-fat dairy products, beans, lean meats, and fish. Ask if you need to be on a special diet. Certain foods may cause your pain, such as alcohol or foods that are high in fat. You may need to eat smaller meals and to eat more often than usual.
What is postprandial belching?
Postprandial belching is normal, with three to four belches per hour occurring with a normal diet. Belching is a common symptom in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and functional dyspepsia11 but can also occur as an isolated symptom.
What is postprandial RUQ pain?
When the patient inspires, the diaphragm moves caudad, as does the gallbladder. Palpating deep in the RUQ causes the gallbladder to then come into contact with the parietal peritoneum, further irritating the inflamed parietal peritoneum and causing cessation of inspiration secondary to pain.
How do you relieve epigastric pain?