Question 1

my mother has chronic upper left abdominal pain (also in center sometimes). she has nausea too sometimes and her stomach is bloated. she also has ongoing upper back pain. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

: A GI specialist should be contacted for an exam and other testing.  Additionally, such symptoms can occur with a loss of the ability to  "digest" lactose , producing bloating, pain in the lower intestines.  Reducing or eliminating milk and milk products may cause improvement in symptoms.

Question 2

my mom (age 45) has chronic upper left-side abdominal pain that comes & goes. she also has back pain (upper & lower) & nausea. for a week, she's been constipated & saw a tiny spot of red blood on stool. what are the possibilities of cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Constipation is definitely contributing to your mother's symptoms and efforts should be made to avoid it at all cost, with physical exercise and proper hydration, aside from diet, critical in the process. Other conditions, including cancer, cannot be ruled out and usually the presence of blood in stool triggers the need for an exam (primary care doc) at least with possible extra tests as needed.

Question 3

i've had a bad cough, bronchitis, recently stopped smoking, metallic taste when i cough. cough turned dry and chronic last 3 days. difficulty breathing. severe lower left abdominal pain started today

Accepted Answer

M.D. visit: Since you have abd pain, difficulty breathing and a cough, these symptoms may indicate that you have pneumonia. Pneumonia does not necessarily mean that you have a bacterial illness, but this sometimes does occur following a viral illness. 
Please see you physician and a virtual consult is also available on follow up.

Question 4

possible causes of chronic but worsening lower left abdominal pain with simultaneous low back pain? normal colonoscopy. frequent urination and gassy.

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May need other imagi: May need other  imageing like  X-Ray, CT, etc. You can discuss this with your physicians.

Question 5

what causes upper left abdominal pain?

Accepted Answer

Possible causes: Causes of left upper abdominal pain include but are not limited to: angina, heart attack, pneumonia, injury, enlarged spleen, ruptured spleen, pancreatitis, infection / abscess of the spleen, renal infection or stone, aortic aneurysm, cancer, shingles and obstipation. It is best to have chronic abdominal pain evaluated. Severe abdominal pain = er.

Question 6

upper-left abdominal pain. whats there?

Accepted Answer

Lots!: The organs in the left upper abdomen (luq)include the stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidney, colon, small intestine, & adrenal gland.  Of course, abdominal pain may often originate from the abdominal wall rather than the internal organs.  When trying to sort out this type of pain, a "face-to-face" evaluation is necessary, supplemented by lab+/-radiology tests.  Best bet: c ur primary care dr.

Question 7

how can i manage persistent upper left abdominal pain?

Accepted Answer

Seek help: If i were you, i would seek the help of a physician as soon as possible.

Question 8

upper left abdominal pain for a year- went to doc 6 months ago had us "didn't see anything" should i go again? super busy & don't want unecessary bill

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it is still going on you need to be re-evaluated.

Question 9

sudden upper left abdominal pain could this be a cough strain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Assuming that you have no other antecedent events, and had a coughing spell, this pain could be musculoskeletal, i.e. Muscle strain, since vigorous coughing does utilize abdominal and chest wall muscles.  However if it was preceded by other events, such as vomiting, abdominal pain, swallowing a foreign object such as a fish bone, falling, etc., then if the pain worsens, you should see your md.

Question 10

what causes upper left abdominal pain when breathing deeply?

Accepted Answer

Maybe pleurisy?: 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.

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My mother has chronic upper left abdominal pain (also in center sometimes). she has nausea too sometimes and her stomach is bloated. she also has ongoing upper back pain. what could be causing this?

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My mom (age 45) has chronic upper left-side abdominal pain that comes & goes. she also has back pain (upper & lower) & nausea. for a week, she's been constipated & saw a tiny spot of red blood on stool. what are the possibilities of cancer?

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I've had a bad cough, bronchitis, recently stopped smoking, metallic taste when i cough. cough turned dry and chronic last 3 days. difficulty breathing. severe lower left abdominal pain started today

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Possible causes of chronic but worsening lower left abdominal pain with simultaneous low back pain? normal colonoscopy. frequent urination and gassy.

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What causes upper left abdominal pain?

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Upper-left abdominal pain. whats there?

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How can i manage persistent upper left abdominal pain?

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Upper left abdominal pain for a year- went to doc 6 months ago had us "didn't see anything" should i go again? super busy & don't want unecessary bill

A member asked:

Sudden upper left abdominal pain could this be a cough strain?

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What causes upper left abdominal pain when breathing deeply?

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