How can I help you? My stomach hurts

Do you have any other symptoms or concerns

we should discuss?

I occasionally feel “bloated” although I’m not sure my belly is

actually bigger when I feel that way. I…well pass a lot of gas and…

even belch a lot compared to other people I know. Sort of

embarrassing for a woman you know. Do you think that’s related

to all of this?

Is your pain affected by what, when, or how

much you eat?

It seems to be worse with rich foods. I haven’t really noticed it as

associated with when or how much.

Do you now or have you ever smoked or

chewed tobacco?

No, I never have.

Are you taking any over the counter or herbal

medications?

I take a multivitamin daily, and acetaminophen from time to

time for stress headaches

Are you taking any prescription medications? No prescription medications

Do you have any allergies? Not that I know of

Have you ever been hospitalized? Just for the c-section and the bike accident thing

Any previous medical, surgical, or dental

procedures?

I had a c-section at 27 without any complications. When I was 17, I

had a bike accident and had a complicated fracture of my right

tibia. They had to fix that with surgery.

Can you tell me about any current or past

medical problems you have had?

I don’t know really what’s important. The only thing besides this

stomach problem is that lately I’ve been getting occasional hot

flashes and my skin is sort of dry. I also get headaches now and

then which isn’t new and that probably isn’t important anyway.

Is that the kind of things you want to know?