I have had abdominal pain for 4 months, I don't know what to do now.
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Okay, so basically, this started 4 months ago, in April, it is August now.
I started burping.
Tiny, small burps, burps that you can't even hear.
Two weeks later, I woke up with really bad stomach pain, right above the belly button, That, plus the fact that that day was a very busy day and I ate McDonald's that day, made me vomit that day and the day after.
Went to see the doctor the day after, they said it was acid reflux, so gave me Pepcid (famotidine). I took it for about a week and it worked. So I left the Pepcid, but about two weeks later, it started again, ate Pepcid, got better, then stopped, pain came back.
Some time around this time my throat started feeling tight, which is the main reason I feel nauseous. I researched and it said lump in throat is a sign of acid reflux.
This kept coming and going, so finally I went to the doctor.
Doctor tested me for Helicobacter Pylori, came back negative.
Told me to have Zantac, so I took the maximum strength Zantac during the morning. I researched and it said that something called Vitamin U sped up the healing of an ulcer, so I took it before dinner with Zantac at morning.
Right now, it has improved but is still... there, if you know what I mean. I just want to get rid of it and am really worried it might be serious like if it becomes a bleeding ulcer or stomach cancer.
So basically:
Symptoms are small, silent burps, throat tightness leading to nausea, and pain above belly button.
Medication right now:
Zantac at morning, Vitamin U 30 minutes before dinner.
Does anyone know what I have, or can help ease my anxiety? Any help will be much appreciated.
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moon53540 matthew93836
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matthew17879 moon53540
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Hi, I made a new account since I forgot my password, I'll just keep on the Zantac and keep you updated, thanks!
pippa58442 matthew93836
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matthew93836
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Also, would ulcers or gastritis cause throat tightness or burping?
matthew93836
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pippa58442 matthew93836
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matthew93836
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An update: Still the same, honestly. Better than before, but it's still there. So, you don't think it is stomach cancer? I'm just so worried, and the anxiety is making it worse.
matthew93836
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pippa58442 matthew93836
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matthew17879 matthew93836
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An update: Today has some of the worst episodes of my stomach problem. I drank kombucha tea, which is most likely the case, because I felt totally fine before, but a little queasy after. Furthermore, I didn't know what I was thinking, I ate a whole cup of frozen yogurt with acai frozen yogurt mixed. I was feeling so bloated and nauseous and had stomach pains. Finally got home, and I'm going to the doctor the day after tomorrow's tomorrow. Since the doctors are closed on weekends except for emergencies.
matthew17879 matthew93836
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Also, what are the chances for stomach cancer? I'm worried sick that's the case, and what stage would it probably be in four months? This probably sounds stupid, but do you think I might have stomach cancer? Just so worried, and have lots of anxiety.![eek](https://patient.azureedge.net/forums/emoticons/eek.gif)
matthew17879 matthew93836
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Another update: Today wasn't any better, I only ate a few bites, and then I couldn't take it anymore. Is this a flare up?![sad](https://patient.azureedge.net/forums/emoticons/sad.gif)
matthew17879 matthew93836
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