Is it normal for me to always have stomach pain after eating?
July 31, 2022 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Ralf Ullmann
Dear Doctor,
My name is Siegfried Vollmann and I have been suffering from stomach pain after eating for some time now. This especially affects larger meals, but I also often feel uncomfortable pressure in my stomach area even with small snacks. The pain usually occurs shortly after eating and can last for several hours before slowly subsiding.
I am worried because I have not been able to find a cause for my symptoms so far. I have already changed my diet and tried to avoid certain foods that could potentially trigger the pain. Unfortunately, this has not brought any improvement so far.
These stomach pains are affecting my quality of life and I often feel uncomfortable and tired. I wonder whether it is normal to have such symptoms after eating, or if this could indicate a serious medical problem.
Could you please tell me possible causes for my stomach pain after eating? Are there specific conditions that could cause these symptoms? What tests would be useful to determine the cause of my symptoms? And what treatment options are available to me to alleviate my symptoms?
I thank you in advance for your time and help in answering my questions.
Sincerely,
Siegfried Vollmann
Dear Mr. Vollmann,
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing stomach pain after eating, which is affecting your quality of life. It is understandable that you are concerned, especially if no cause for your symptoms has been found so far.
Stomach pain after eating can have various causes. Common causes include digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal infections, gastritis, or food intolerances. Gallstones or pancreatitis can also lead to symptoms after eating.
To determine the exact cause of your stomach pain, it would be advisable to undergo various tests. These may include an ultrasound of the abdomen, a gastroscopy and colonoscopy, as well as blood tests to check for inflammatory markers and possible food intolerances.
Depending on the diagnosis, there are different treatment options available to you. For digestive disorders, dietary changes, avoiding certain foods, or taking medications such as proton pump inhibitors to reduce stomach acid may help. In cases of gallstones or pancreatitis, surgical interventions may be necessary.
It is important that you work with a gastroenterology specialist to find the cause of your symptoms and receive appropriate treatment. Do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with a specialist to have your symptoms evaluated.
I hope that my information is helpful to you and wish you all the best on your path to recovery.
Sincerely,
Ralf Ullmann
