Question 1

tight pain in upper left abdomen. under breast near sternum. feels like it's being torn,stomped on,like it's going to pop and bust or feels like it's enlarged. sometimes pain radiates to my back. sometimes the pain feels like a burn. what is this?

Accepted Answer

LUQ anatomy: 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. Get examined for clarity of diagnosis &amp; treatment.

Question 2

hi .. one time i had a sudden irritation in my upper left abdomen under my breast.. it felt like a ball or someone is holding that organ n squeezingit?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: The area in question is most likely your stomach. Your complaint could be because  you ate too fast and swallowed a lot of air. If this discomfort happened only one time chances are that the problem is benign. If it happens again then you should see your family physician.

Question 3

numbness in upper left abdomen (ribcage area,) and breast?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Your nipples are T4, so something involving between T4 and T10 nerve root distribution. Shingles, some type of process involving your nerve roots?

Question 4

already asked, but forgot to mention. pain under my left breast/ upper left abdomen (since july) and a pressure of fullness. 21 years old female.

Accepted Answer

See doc: Your pain has gone on long enough that you need to be checked to find out what could be causing it.  Without an exam and knowing your whole health history and symptoms, we cannot give you a reliable answer.  Unless you use sucralose or sorbitol or have added a new supplement or food/drink type since the onset of the pain and stopping it makes it go away then an in person exam is essential.

Question 5

sharp pain in upper left abdomen, just below the chest. becomes more painful during and after walking. pain started yesterday after exercise?

Accepted Answer

Pain: mostly likely related to exercise and muscle strain. Anti inflammatories may help. If persistent see a physician

Question 6

pain in upper left abdomen. upper abdomen turns blue throughout the day. hear rattling noise in chest when take deep breath.

Accepted Answer

Mgt/follow up: You may have an infection of the lungs which sometimes can present as upper abdominal pain. If you are hearing rattling in the chest, a follow up visit is suggested with your doctor. Monitor your temperature and follow your asthma action plan.
A virtual consult may be scheduled to review your findings as well.

Question 7

have had slight pain in upper left abdomen area under left rib cage and slightly tight chest on and off for a few years now scared it might be pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If you have had the symptoms for a few years, it is highly unlikely that it is due to pancreatic cancer.
It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.  
Wish you good health!

Question 8

severe sharp pain upper left abdomen under ribs, left chest on deep breath, and left shoulder. enlarged spleen on ct. no pe. bp higher than usual.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation spleen: Could be a spleen issue even ruptured spleen. Need evaluation

Question 9

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 10

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.

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Tight pain in upper left abdomen. under breast near sternum. feels like it's being torn,stomped on,like it's going to pop and bust or feels like it's enlarged. sometimes pain radiates to my back. sometimes the pain feels like a burn. what is this?

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Hi .. one time i had a sudden irritation in my upper left abdomen under my breast.. it felt like a ball or someone is holding that organ n squeezingit?

A member asked:

Numbness in upper left abdomen (ribcage area,) and breast?

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Already asked, but forgot to mention. pain under my left breast/ upper left abdomen (since july) and a pressure of fullness. 21 years old female.

A member asked:

Sharp pain in upper left abdomen, just below the chest. becomes more painful during and after walking. pain started yesterday after exercise?

A member asked:

Pain in upper left abdomen. upper abdomen turns blue throughout the day. hear rattling noise in chest when take deep breath.

A member asked:

Have had slight pain in upper left abdomen area under left rib cage and slightly tight chest on and off for a few years now scared it might be pancreatic cancer?

A member asked:

Severe sharp pain upper left abdomen under ribs, left chest on deep breath, and left shoulder. enlarged spleen on ct. no pe. bp higher than usual.

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

A member asked:

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

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