Over the last month or so I have had pain that comes and goes in my lower abdomen. It is minor. I have regular bowel habits. The only other symptom I have is gerds. I have had food come up into my throat when I lay flat or burning at times. I control this by not over eating or eating late. if I leave off choc., tea, etc., it is better. I am 72 and both my parents lived to a very old age. I have had the gerd symptoms for many years, but the lower abdomen pain just started recently. Do I need to see a doctor?
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history and regards ... Yes, I can understand your concern for the HERD and other problems you have, and you should continue the treatment for it. About the lower abdominal pain:Yes, you should see a Doctor as this can be due to intestinal infection, and it is better to take timely medicines to avoid further complications considering your age of 72 and chances on increasing your HERD problem. Take a course of 5 days of antibiotics and metronidazole with probiotics and see the results. If no complete relief, you can go for a few investigations for diabetes, blood, urine and stool and ultrasonography.