Having Abdominal Pain. Feeling Pain While Breathing Deeply. Is This A Sign Of An Illness?

Posted on Mon, 4 Mar 2013

Question: Hello,
I am a 20 year old female. I have been having some abdominal pain. Not usualy a big deal. I do notice however, the pain is pretty intense sometimes and other times, it is just a dull, slightly noticable pain. Also i noticed that my abdomen and the area right at and inferier to my diaphragm are extreamly sensitive to touch. I have occastional nausea. If I take a XXXXXXX breath, it feels as though my lungs compress my diaphragm which hurts as well. I could really use some infromation before I visit my normal physician, who may send me for expensive tests. Another opinion would be nice to have before I go any further. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash (2 hours later)

Hi,

Thank you for posting this query.

The pain that you have described could be due to one of the following reasons
acid-peptic disease, inflammation of gall bladder/liver/pancreas etc., pathology in the lower part of lung, etc. The skin sensitivity around that area could point towards the underlying inflammation.

A detailed clinical examination by a qualified physician and relevant investigations will help us narrow down the possibilities. Note that the tests which may be required are ultrasound abdomen and/or endoscopy and/or X XXXXXXX chest with some blood tests. I hope this wont be costly for you.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other concerns.

Best wishes

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