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bellcatbellcat Posts: 2,040 Senior Member
I'm 53, pretty fit, maybe 10 lbs overweight. Lately, when I've been doing physical work such as mowing my yard, it feels like my gut is about to explode. It pretty much feels like someone is punching me the whole time. Tums doesn't work, and I do take Prilosec daily.

Sometimes I stop and even rest a moment.

I am a light eater, and I do probably drink a little more than recommended.

One friend says a possible hernia? I had a neighbor one time whose heart troubles starting with gut aches and not chest pain. If anybody has had issues like these, would appreciate input.

Thanks
Mark
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  • NNNN Posts: 25,236 Senior Member
    :angel2:

    Really can't help much, when I was getting a hernia the symptom was a burning pain at one spot until the bowel evidentially popped through the
    mussel wall.

    Best bite the bullet and see a Doc soon.
  • Make_My_DayMake_My_Day Posts: 7,927 Senior Member
    A former coworker of mine was complaining about stomach pain for months and thought it was an ulcer. Turned out to be a Hyatal Hernia. With the proper diet and medication it can be controlled. You should see a doctor ASAP.
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  • earlyearly Posts: 4,950 Senior Member
    You're at the age were postponing a doctor visit is risky behavior.

    I know from personal experience.
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  • CHIRO1989CHIRO1989 Posts: 14,864 Senior Member
    Go in ASAP, worse case scenario, maybe an abdominal aneurysm, if that lets go you will only have as long as it takes for your BP to tank, Just Prayed it is nothing major:angel2:
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  • NCFUBARNCFUBAR Posts: 4,324 Senior Member
    As to the original question, consult a doctor about innard's problems ... to many organs and such to mess with.

    As to Prilosec, my GP of many years who I consider almost a good ole country type told me to stop using it or a couple others because there is a connection with memory loss and kidney problems.
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  • jaywaptijaywapti Posts: 5,116 Senior Member
    early wrote: »
    You're at the age were postponing a doctor visit is risky behavior.

    I know from personal experience.

    :agree::agree:

    I'll be 79 this year, I too know from personal experience

    JAY
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  • BigDanSBigDanS Posts: 6,992 Senior Member
    I am married to an ER Physician...

    Your symptoms could be a lot of things, and speculating here is not going to help you.

    See your General Practitioner ASAP. Like today.

    D
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  • tennmiketennmike Posts: 27,457 Senior Member
    What everyone else said, go to the doctor and get it checked out. And then get what's broke fixed. Too many things that could be happening to really speculate. Best to know for sure, and get things set right.
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