The most common cause of a dull pain in the left upper abdomen is gastric diseases, such as gastric ulcer, gastritis, etc. The pain can be improved by changing dietary patterns and medication.
1. Changing dietary patterns: avoid factors that may lead to gastritis and gastric ulcers, such as avoiding foods and drugs that stimulate the gastric mucosa such as chili peppers, ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, not overeating, consuming safe and healthy foods, and quitting smoking and drinking.
2. Drug therapy: proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole can be used to inhibit gastric acid secretion. If necessary, atropine and other drugs can be considered to relieve pain. If the patient has Helicobacter pylori infection, a quadruple method can be used, i.e., a proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole + a bismuth such as colophony bismuth + two antibiotics such as amoxicillin, clarithromycin, omeprazole, bismuth citrate potassium for eradication treatment.
The above drugs are contraindicated in case of allergy and all should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. In addition, there are other causes can also lead to a burst of dull pain in the left upper abdomen, if recurring or severe symptoms, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital in a timely manner. After clarifying the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment.