Patient's question:
These past few days, I've had a stomachache, and even after taking stomach medicine, it still hurts. In the afternoon, I started experiencing cold hands and feet, a headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. What's going on? Why did I have lower abdominal pain after taking medicine for my stomach these past few days? What's the reason for abdominal pain after taking stomach medicine?Doctor's answer:
The first thing to consider is the side effects of medication. Most medications for stomach problems may cause some irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. People with poor digestive health are prone to recurring gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, nausea, and dry heaving. Generally, symptoms can be relieved by stopping the medication. Finally, I recommend that you still have an endoscopy for a thorough examination to check if there is any organic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Try to eat lightly in the coming days.