Question 1

large bruise on my upper left abdomen. the bruise has now faded slightly  and has left knots. and i can't hold down much food, with low grade fever?

Accepted Answer

Abdomen bruise: Based on what is happening with you there may be a deeper issue going on. You need to be evaluated today either be your doctor or in a urgent care. Possibly an ER if your symptoms worsen and if you have dizziness/lightheadness.

Question 2

upper left abdomen tender to touch and movement, similar to pulled muscle. started walking 1/2 mile today. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Pulled muscle: If you are not used to walking regularly and specially if you are overweight, half mile walk can result in strain and spasm in the oblique muscle that start from the bottom ribs, so you can have some pain at the rib junction with the muscle hopefully it will resolve in a couple of days .Good luck.

Question 3

kneed in upper left abdomen 3 days ago, still tender mild nausea & lightheaded. worried its my spleen . no insurance. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes could be spleen: You need to get this evaluated. What what types of a evaluation are available You may need a CT of the abdomen . There are companies  like American health imaging that will do the imaging at a much lower price with your negotiation and without insurance. You can also negotiate with general programs and see what price you can get. It’s all a negotiation.

Question 4

should  i go to er? i have had back pain, chest pain, and slight shortness of breath for well over a week now. in the past couple of days, my upper left abdomen has swollen, is extremely painful, and very tender to the touch. my left side and my back also

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. I can't diagnose your condition. However you describe severe pain in the left upper quadrant of your abdomen with swelling and tenderness to palpation. You also have nausea as well as shortness of breath with pain extending into the chest and back.  I think that this constellation of symptoms would warrant an evaluation at an emergency room. Take care. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Question 5

what causes off and on pain in my upper left abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Many things.: If this has been going on for a while - weeks to months - i'd get it checked out by your doc.  It could be a muscle strain, pain in the cartilage or muscles of ribs.  It could be gastritis, which is inflammation of the lining of the stomach.  If you're also having fevers, weight loss, or the pain is waking you up at night, that's more concerning and should definitely have an eval by your doctor.

Question 6

cramps in my upper left abdomen. what is there?

Accepted Answer

Few things.: You have muscles in-between the ribs, under the ribs (diaphragm).  Irritation of the stomach (gastritis) could sometimes feel like upper l abdomen pain.  The spleen is also there, but unless you're having other symptoms, it's less likely that's the cause of the pain.  It's something you need to get checked out by your doc for, though!

Question 7

what is this pain and  pulsing in my upper left abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Lots possible...: Anatomically, the left upper quadrant (luq) of abdomen includes: spleen, pancreatic tail, stomach, descending duodenum, splenic flexure of the colon, associated vessels. Don't forget the diaphragm, heart, and lower chest are pretty close by. The abdominal musculature, ribs, and skin can all contribute as well to localizing luq pain. An exam is appropriate for clarity of diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

pain in upper left abdomen (under ribs). is that spleen?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Correct. This can be the spleen. Can also be stomach. Requires work up.

Question 9

i felt a pinching pain in my upper left abdomen a few minutes after eating. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

I would suspect: an inflammatory process has been going on such as gastritis or esophagitis or some other digestive problems depending on your history. See a doctor for some medications such as antiacids. proton pump inhibitors etc.

Question 10

i'm having upper left abdomen pressure/pain. had constipation for 2 days. is it something serious?

Accepted Answer

Gas pain: Have a suppositary/ fleets enema. If no significant releif even with significant bowel and gas passage....Seek medical help.

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Bruise in upper left abdomen

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Large bruise on my upper left abdomen. the bruise has now faded slightly and has left knots. and i can't hold down much food, with low grade fever?

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Upper left abdomen tender to touch and movement, similar to pulled muscle. started walking 1/2 mile today. what could it be?

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Kneed in upper left abdomen 3 days ago, still tender mild nausea & lightheaded. worried its my spleen . no insurance. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Should i go to er? i have had back pain, chest pain, and slight shortness of breath for well over a week now. in the past couple of days, my upper left abdomen has swollen, is extremely painful, and very tender to the touch. my left side and my back also

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What causes off and on pain in my upper left abdomen?

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Cramps in my upper left abdomen. what is there?

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What is this pain and pulsing in my upper left abdomen?

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Pain in upper left abdomen (under ribs). is that spleen?

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I felt a pinching pain in my upper left abdomen a few minutes after eating. what causes this?

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I'm having upper left abdomen pressure/pain. had constipation for 2 days. is it something serious?

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