I have this pain in my upper abdomen...?

Question:

I have had this pain, in my abdomen for 6 months or so,It is usually right below my ribs, in the middle. Sometimes the pain moves the te lower right side of my abdomen. I thought it was lactose intolerance, so I was taking over the counter pills. The pain went away while taking the pills. I am 12, so I thought that since the childrens ones were cheaper, I would take those. Well, the pain began again when I changed medicines, so I stopped the Lactose intolerance medicine flat, and started taking generic Zantac for Heartburn. Well, That doesnt help anymore either. Please dont just tell me to go to the ER right away. I have had this pain for 6 months and it hasnt killed me yet. Please give honest opinions of what you think.

Thanks!

Answers:
You do not need take medications when you are 12 years old without talking to a doctor or your parents. Your pain could be a liver pain or if it moves down your right side it could be your kidney. Instead of taking medications, drink plenty of water and drink orange juice and cranberry juice. Please do not take heartburn medication because you have absolutely no symptom of heartburn at all. Ask your parents of guardians to make you an appointment with your family doctor please.

go to the doctor hun..6 months not good.could be ur kidney..do you drink enough water...go to the doctor to get check out miss lady...before it gets worse

don't go to the ER, that would be a little extreme. but if this has been lasting for 6 months that means it's fairly serious. call your doctor, and see what they think you should be doing. it could be something extremely serious, or an allergy to something besides milk .. who knows.

Kiddo you should go see a Dr. for this! Something could be wrong with you, plus they can give u medicine to help!!!! Better the otc stuff!

Yeah, hun I think its gas. Gas that does not come out can cause pain in your back, lower and upper as well as your anywhere in your abdomen. Before seeking a Dr I would suggest taking Gas-X or taking something like Beano before you eat. Good luck and God Bless

It could very well be your appendix. It can hurt for some time when it is inflamed. Your parents should be notified and you should go get checked out by your physician. A ruptured appendix is extremely painful and dangerous.
My appendix hurt me in the middle of my belly, no one thought to consider it might be that because the pain was not on the lower right side...

OTC meds are not designed for long term care unless your doctor says so. Make an appointment with your doctor. He/she can have you do some tests to make sure you don't have anything serious.

Zantac is a antihistamine (yes, it is. believe me). As easy as this OTC stuff is to take, it shouldn't be a permanent part of a 12 year old's diet!

I have this pain in my upper abdomen...?

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