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What Causes Dull Upper Abdominal Pain?
Question: I am a 60 yr old women, I am experiencing a dull pain right abdominal side and when taking a deep breath or sneeze it becomes a sharp pain.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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I would like to know more about the pain and associated symptoms like
-When did the pain start
-Exact location of pain in the abdomen(upper/lower right side of abdomen)
-Intermittent/constant pain
-Previous episodes of similar pain
-Any associated vomiting, diarrhea ,fever
-Any increase in pain with food intake
-any yellow discoloration of skin
-color of stool and urine
-Other medical conditions and medications being used currently
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the query at healthcare magic
I would like to know more about the pain and associated symptoms like
-When did the pain start
-Exact location of pain in the abdomen(upper/lower right side of abdomen)
-Intermittent/constant pain
-Previous episodes of similar pain
-Any associated vomiting, diarrhea ,fever
-Any increase in pain with food intake
-any yellow discoloration of skin
-color of stool and urine
-Other medical conditions and medications being used currently
Please follow up with the required details, so that I can give you a focused answer
Awaiting..
Dr.Lekshmi
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Dr. Yogesh D
The pain started this morning and has gotten worse this evening
Upper right abdomen
Constant dull pain all day but became a sharpe pain when I took a deep breath or sneezed.
No previous similar problems
No diarrhea or vomiting
No other health issues
Skin normal
Stool normall
Less urine output today but seems normal in color
Upper right abdomen
Constant dull pain all day but became a sharpe pain when I took a deep breath or sneezed.
No previous similar problems
No diarrhea or vomiting
No other health issues
Skin normal
Stool normall
Less urine output today but seems normal in color
Brief Answer:
Possibly Acute cholecystitis, advice to go to emergency room
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for providing the required details
Upper right abdominal pain that is constantly progressive and worsens on taking deep breath is highly indicative of gall bladder problems particularly cholecystitis (which is the infection and inflammation of gall bladder). The infection can occur either in presence or absence of gall stones.
Other less likely causes for right upper abdominal pain can be liver conditions like hepatitis, pyelonephritis(kidney infection) ,gastritis etc.
Complete physical examination and investigations are required to confirm the diagnosis.
Acute cholecystitis and the other possibilities require immediate medical attention and I'd recommend that you seek immediate medical care / go the emergency room
Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Possibly Acute cholecystitis, advice to go to emergency room
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for providing the required details
Upper right abdominal pain that is constantly progressive and worsens on taking deep breath is highly indicative of gall bladder problems particularly cholecystitis (which is the infection and inflammation of gall bladder). The infection can occur either in presence or absence of gall stones.
Other less likely causes for right upper abdominal pain can be liver conditions like hepatitis, pyelonephritis(kidney infection) ,gastritis etc.
Complete physical examination and investigations are required to confirm the diagnosis.
Acute cholecystitis and the other possibilities require immediate medical attention and I'd recommend that you seek immediate medical care / go the emergency room
Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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