Hello @sundersellappan. There can be any number of medical conditions which can cause constant stomach pain that don’t necessarily mean cancer. Ulcers, for instance, can be very agonizing on a longterm basis.
But having constant stomach pain is a red flag and warrants a trip to your doctor. How long has the pain been happening? Is this located to the upper part of your abdomen or lower? Have you been seen by a doctor?
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@sundersellappan. I'm going to chime in with @loribmt with my recent experience. But first I'd like to ask if you have already been diagnosed with cancer or had cancer in the past?
I am cancer survivor (uterine cancer). I developed nausea and indigestion last Fall, 2023. (I knew I wasn't pregnant because I'm in my 70's and had a hysterectomy when I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Because I've had cancer I sometimes worry that a new symptom is cancer-related. It wasn't. I had indigestion. I saw my doctor and after listening to my symptoms she suggested that I take an over-the counter medication like Omeprazole. The nausea and indigestion went away. As it so happens I had an appointment for my cancer surveillance a month later and had an abdominal and pelvic CT. Nothing showed up. So, this was and is indigestion.
I'm sharing my experience to let you know that your stomach pain means you should schedule an appointment with your doctor. You and your doctor can figure out what your next steps could be. As @loribmt wrote consistent stomach pain is a red flag (warning) that you need to get this checked out.
When do you think you'll call your doctor for an appointment?
Hello @sundersellappan. There can be any number of medical conditions which can cause constant stomach pain that don’t necessarily mean cancer. Ulcers, for instance, can be very agonizing on a longterm basis.
But having constant stomach pain is a red flag and warrants a trip to your doctor. How long has the pain been happening? Is this located to the upper part of your abdomen or lower? Have you been seen by a doctor?
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Hello @sundersellappan. There can be any number of medical conditions which can cause constant stomach pain that don’t necessarily mean cancer. Ulcers, for instance, can be very agonizing on a longterm basis.
But having constant stomach pain is a red flag and warrants a trip to your doctor. How long has the pain been happening? Is this located to the upper part of your abdomen or lower? Have you been seen by a doctor?
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2 Reactions@sundersellappan. I'm going to chime in with @loribmt with my recent experience. But first I'd like to ask if you have already been diagnosed with cancer or had cancer in the past?
I am cancer survivor (uterine cancer). I developed nausea and indigestion last Fall, 2023. (I knew I wasn't pregnant because I'm in my 70's and had a hysterectomy when I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Because I've had cancer I sometimes worry that a new symptom is cancer-related. It wasn't. I had indigestion. I saw my doctor and after listening to my symptoms she suggested that I take an over-the counter medication like Omeprazole. The nausea and indigestion went away. As it so happens I had an appointment for my cancer surveillance a month later and had an abdominal and pelvic CT. Nothing showed up. So, this was and is indigestion.
I'm sharing my experience to let you know that your stomach pain means you should schedule an appointment with your doctor. You and your doctor can figure out what your next steps could be. As @loribmt wrote consistent stomach pain is a red flag (warning) that you need to get this checked out.
When do you think you'll call your doctor for an appointment?
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@sundersellappan Have you made an appointment with your doctor or already talked with your doctor?