Pain in the abdomen centre And Worry about myself Gp

[Cote88]

Hi.

I still need to understand all the symptoms, and today I had a pain the centre of the abdomen higher than belly bottom.

I went to toilet (liquid...) and pass some gas, drink some mint tea and it’s ok! But is it normal?

Today I sent a request to my Gp for some extra exam (I’m a medical undergraduate in Italy) But I’m worry they don’t going to do nothing... unfortunately I don’t have a good experience with them, in that case what I need to do???

Thanks and have a good evening

[Asherleymoco]

Hi cote88. Have you looked deeper into IBS. It does sound very much like it. Hopefully your doctor will deal with it correctly.

[Cote88]

Yeah, they called me and they request all the test I asked.

Of course for the abdominal scan is 4 weeks minimum for waiting.

[Maureen1958 in reply to Cote88]

Glad to hear they are looking into it for you. Let us know how you get on.

[Cote88 in reply to Maureen1958]

Yes! I found a nice guy this morning, he understand I need to do. Some more test.

[Ruggerhead]

Cote my ab pain starts about an inch above the belly button, but then can move around even to my back. I have constipation, always impacted. So get checked for a gastric ulcer as it can cause pain in that area. Also is the pain constant (like mine) or sharp. All IBS pain does not have to be associated with bowel movements, but usually a change in bowel habits.

[Cote88 in reply to Ruggerhead]

Thanks! I will have an abdominal ultrasound, I waiting the letter from the hospital.

It’s not always there the discomfort, but it’s go away with peppermint tea

[xjrs]

Here are the tests for IBS here in the UK. Maybe you could ask for these tests:

nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/getting-diagnosed/

If you are diagnosed with IBS you can check back in here since there is much that can be done to help your symptoms.