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What Causes Discomfort And Mild Pain In Upper Abdomen?
For the last couple of months, I ve had discomfort and mild pain in the upper, left portion of my abdomen. It seems to come and go. For a week or more I had no sensation of pain or discomfort, but it has returned. I keep trying to find a lump or internal growth that I can feel with my hand, but I can t feel anything but a smooth surface. The sensation at times feels like something inside is expanding or swelling. When I bend, it feels like I am compressing something and it rolls under pressure. The location feels like is is below my rib cage, on the left side of the front of my belly. I am over weight. 5 ft. 10 in. 257 lbs. My appetite is not affected. Any thoughts?
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have discomfort and mild pain in upper abdomen . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroenteritis , panic attack , irritable bowel syndrome , food poisoning , lactose intolerance or giardiasis . I would suggest you to eat light and non spicy specially at night and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination with the help of ultrasound , endoscopy and stool test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or albendazole , laxative , omeprazole and analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist in case of kidney problem . For now avoid eating heavy and spicy food , avoid nuts and sea food , eat small.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have discomfort and mild pain in upper abdomen . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroenteritis , panic attack , irritable bowel syndrome , food poisoning , lactose intolerance or giardiasis . I would suggest you to eat light and non spicy specially at night and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination with the help of ultrasound , endoscopy and stool test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or albendazole , laxative , omeprazole and analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist in case of kidney problem . For now avoid eating heavy and spicy food , avoid nuts and sea food , eat small.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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