Question 1

an empty/hollow feeling in upper abdomen with what feels like something is flip flopping. when i point to where the feeling is its right below my xiphoid process. i feel this even when i'm not hungry but food does suppress this for a few hours.

Accepted Answer

Stomach discomfort: Is this new? May be just hunger pangs or may be gastritis /reflux( though usually food may makes it worse) . with or without H pylori a bacteria.    or esophagitis  or gallbladder, though usually food does make that worse.  Antacids like Maalox, ranitidine Prevacid may help .  For H pylori you need antibiotics.  for gallbladder need ultrasound to diagnose. f/u/ w/ doc

Question 2

i had an upper endoscopy today (january 3, 2019) and i am feeling abdominal pain, and a sort of hollow/empty feeling in my stomach. its moderat-ish?

Accepted Answer

Call GI: and explain your symptoms: sounds like gas ( air) that was used to dilate the stomach and small intestines. Requires exdamination and medical evaluation.

Question 3

on and off butterfly feeling in upper abdomen and chest for days but have just been relaxing at home. would that be anything serious?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Theres a chance it could be an arrhythmia- abnormally rapid heart rate. Sometimes these are benign, especially if there's no other symptoms or they don't get worse with exercise. Anxiety can be another cause.But you should get it checked out by a primary care provider or cardiologist

Question 4

woke to a 30 sec. burning squeezing pain between breasts.now same feeling in upper abdomen and ribs below bra line.pcp says heart ok.what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Atypical chest pain: A heart attack is rare in a pre-menopause without  underlying heart condition, extreme obesity , familial elevated cholesterol or triglycerides,spasm, Marfan's, use of  cocaine, amphetamines.

Causes of atypical chest pain are reflux, H pylori, elevated thyroid level, mitral valve prolapse, esophageal spasm,anxiety, food intolerances,gallbladder.Talk with a doctor, consider  antacid/omeprazole

Question 5

what could cause the feeling of food being stuck in upper abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia: Fullness, chest discomfort, "somethinng stuck in the chest" are a few of the symptoms.

Question 6

feeling lots of pain in right center and upper abdomen please help?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It could be related to the food you eat.  It may be gallstones.  It could be your liver or pancreas. Kidney stones on the right will cause pain. Also it could be due to your appendix.  Get checked out by your primary care and they can help steer you in the right direction/.

Question 7

what's the cause of a burning feeling in my upper abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn: It could be heartburn. A quick and easy way to find out is to try tums (calcium carbonate).  If the pain goes away, you've nailed it.  If not, see your doctor.

Question 8

while eating food i am feeling heaviness in upper abdomen as i continue to eat, after sometime it is fine.

Accepted Answer

GERD: You may be describing gastroesophageal reflux aka GERD aka acid reflux. See if calcium supplements like Tums (calcium carbonate) &amp; Rolaids are enough to control acid. Failing that, ask your pharmacist for over-the-counter H2 blockers, then proton pump inhibitors. If your heaviness is only after you eat fatty foods, you may have gallbladder stones. Abdominal ultrasound can check for stones &amp; other conditions.

Question 9

i'm feeling a very sharp pain in my upper abdomen on the left side. it started yesterday. it comes and goes but right now it isnt going anywhere help?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: The location of abdominal pain may help in identifying the problem; however, it is the onset, associated symptoms like nausea, vomiting, character of the pain, and what relieves it, along with the physical exam that all help with making the diagnosis.  If pain persists, see a doctor.

Question 10

while eating food i feeling pain in upper abdomen below chest. no other problems. why?

Accepted Answer

Consider these...: If you're indicating your epigastrium (just below the ribs in the midline), then you may have peptic disease (e.g. ulcer, gerd, reflux) or contractions or delayed emptying of the gut in that location (stomach, mid-colon). Less likely (&amp; appropriate to symptom duration, intensity, timing, risks) your gallbladder or pancreas may be sick.  Best to get checked.

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An empty/hollow feeling in upper abdomen with what feels like something is flip flopping. when i point to where the feeling is its right below my xiphoid process. i feel this even when i'm not hungry but food does suppress this for a few hours.

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I had an upper endoscopy today (january 3, 2019) and i am feeling abdominal pain, and a sort of hollow/empty feeling in my stomach. its moderat-ish?

A member asked:

On and off butterfly feeling in upper abdomen and chest for days but have just been relaxing at home. would that be anything serious?

A member asked:

Woke to a 30 sec. burning squeezing pain between breasts.now same feeling in upper abdomen and ribs below bra line.pcp says heart ok.what causes this?

A member asked:

What could cause the feeling of food being stuck in upper abdomen?

A member asked:

Feeling lots of pain in right center and upper abdomen please help?

A member asked:

What's the cause of a burning feeling in my upper abdomen?

A member asked:

While eating food i am feeling heaviness in upper abdomen as i continue to eat, after sometime it is fine.

A member asked:

I'm feeling a very sharp pain in my upper abdomen on the left side. it started yesterday. it comes and goes but right now it isnt going anywhere help?

A member asked:

While eating food i feeling pain in upper abdomen below chest. no other problems. why?

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