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Why is the antacid for stomach pain not giving relief?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am having pain in my epigastric region for three months. But today it was very high. I am taking an antacid tablet and syrup. I feel better after taking it for a short period of time and after that, I started to have the same pain.

What to do?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

From your history, you seem to have pain secondary to hypersecretion of acid. You seem to have uninvestigated dyspepsia.

There are many other reasons to have upper abdominal pain.

Do blood and stool test before taking medicines. For now, you can take capsule c mg (proton pump inhibitor) before breakfast once daily. Take syrup Gaviscon 15 ml (antacid) four times daily after 30 minutes of taking food.

You need to do other tests such as serum amylase, serum lipase, liver function test, TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), serum lactic acid, and stool for H.pylori (Helicobacter pylori) antigen.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At May 5, 2020
Reviewed At June 23, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

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Education:

BDS

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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