Female Severe Abdominal Pain
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About 2 years ago, my 19 year old girlfriend began suffering severe abdominal pain. It would come and go every week or so, and last anywhere between 10 - 30 minutes. She's been the doctors numerous times and had tests, endoscopies, etc performed. They still can't figure out what the problem is and ended up dismissing her. The pain went away for about a year, but has recently begun to come back (less frequent than previously however).
I'm a Biomedical Science student, with some basic medicine knowledge/experience, and I can't think of anything, based on what professionals have said.
I'm starting to seriously worry about her now, as the pain is so severe it puts her to tears, and doctors can't figure out what the problem is, and simply give up with her.
Any information would be much appreciated!
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As far as I can see my replies / suggestions were sensible given the impression you gave of your partners condition and the lack of progress in finding a diagnosis despite the numerous tests...
But then again I'm bound to say that aren't I
Anyway I see (from your post below) something that can be blamed has been found. I hope this brings an end to your partners problems
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When she first displayed her symptoms, peptic ulcers were what I initially thought becayse she used to pop painkillers like they were sweets, however her first endoscopy didn't confirm this. Until her second today.
A predisposing symptom for peptic ulcers: severe abdominal pain that comes and goes, mainly when the person is hungry. Stress is also a contributing factor.
Before we both moved away to university, she used to work shifts and live off 2 peices of toast a day (she was very tired and stressed with work), and this was when her symptoms began. Since moving to uni, she eats properly and doesnt go to work, this is when her symptoms stopped for a year. And since moving back home for summer, she has begun going to work again, and coincedently her symptoms have come back, although milder.