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How Can Severe Pain In The Upper Abdomen On The Right Side Indicate?
44 year old man weighing 265. went out to eat had biscuit, grits, eggs and coffee. came home had diarrhea. blamed it on coffee. two hours later has severe, sharp pain in upper left abdominal area. hurts when he coughs or moves. drank two bottles of water and feels sleepy. has the chills. On cpap machine now laying on his right side. pain is described as sharp glass piercing.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
By your history and description, we should rule out liver and lung related diseases. So get done
1. Ultrasound abdomen
2. Chest x ray.
Treatment is based on diagnosis. So first diagnose and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
By your history and description, we should rule out liver and lung related diseases. So get done
1. Ultrasound abdomen
2. Chest x ray.
Treatment is based on diagnosis. So first diagnose and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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