Abdominal pain above the navel at night, which specialist should I see?

Hello doctor, recently around 8pm I have a dull pain in my upper abdomen. I drink turmeric and honey and the pain goes away, but my stomach feels tight and painful when I eat, and I burp. I don't know what disease this is a sign of and what specialist I need to see?

(Ms. Dinh Thi Phuong, 46 years old, living in Trang Bom district)

Doctor replied:

Hello!

The symptoms she described, including dull pain in the upper abdomen around 8pm, are often related to increased gastric acid secretion when hungry and the symptoms are reduced when taking turmeric and honey (turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, honey helps protect the stomach lining).

Feeling full after eating, belching and regurgitation are signs of gastric motility disorder (indigestion) or gastritis/ulcer.

However, to determine the exact cause and have the appropriate treatment, you should visit the gastroenterology department of a reputable hospital or medical facility. Here, a specialist will conduct an examination and perform the necessary tests to make an accurate diagnosis.

Hope you find the cause soon and have effective treatment!

Dr. Tran Long,

Department of Gastroenterology, Dong Nai General Hospital

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