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Stomach Pain: Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly will my stomach pain go away?

It can happen as soon as your first meal. It may, however, take some people a few days if they have a large amount of wastes built up in their system from a lifetime of poor eating habits.

Do soybeans cause digestive problems like stomach pain?

Some people not used to high protein and high fiber foods may have digestion problem but that is true for any food that has a lot of roughage and protein it may be soy or something else. This is not true for everyone but it is possible in some cases. Also if such a problem exists then instead of soybeans one can use soy products like granules and chunks, tofu and soymilk. These are processed foods that are easily digestible. ...

What do I do if guaifenesin causes stomach pain?

One option is to do a trial with topical guaifenesin (it bypasses the stomach). Another is to try putting the guai into a capsule. And yet another is to try various brands with different fillers as it could possibly be a particular 'inactive' filler causing the problem. There is also the possibility that it could be cycling rather than a specific problem with guai itself but try all other options before continuing to push through the cycle ( herxheimer response ). ...

When should I see my doctor about my stomach pain?

You should be especially cautious if your ailment lasts longer than 2 days or if the pain is severe, if you have a fever, if you notice blood on your stools, or if you notice sudden weight loss. You should consult a doctor for advice.

Are you tired, unable to concentrate,depressed, get headaches, stomach pain or bloating, have skin problems or get every cold that is going around?

If you suffer from poor health there may be allergens or toxins in your food or environment that are clogging up arteries, overloading the liver or adrenals, depleting the immune system or stressing and poisoning the nervous system. _

What should I do if my menstrual period is delayed beyond one week and I have severe lower stomach pain?

Under such circumstances it is essential you consult your doctor immediately since this may require immediate medical attention.

You mean as a baby you had stomach pain after big meals?

No, as an adult. Now.

I have been experiencing sudden lower stomach pain, increased vaginal discharge, and fevers. What could be wrong with me?

You may have a condition called pelvic inflammatory disease. It is important that you make an appointment to be seen by Complete Women Care, as this condition is easily treatable with antibiotics, especially if it is early in the course.

My child is crying with stomach pain and hasn’t had a bowel movement in a few days, what can I do?

see Constipation see Abdominal pain

Most parents are taught colic is from gassy stomach pain; is that really the cause?

Of course, some babies fuss when they have to pass gas or burp, but stomach pains can’t be the cause of most cases of persistent crying for 4 reasons: 1) All babies poop and pass gas, but only about 15% of them suffer from persistent crying. 2) Premature babies poop and pass gas, but they never get colic until after they reach their due date. ...
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