Question 1

what leads to upper abdominal pain?

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Many things: Could ne ulcer or gastritis which is inflamed stomach could be reflux or gallbladder problem
diet and anti acid different test including upper endoscopy could clear the confusion.

Question 2

upper abdominal pain, what is there?

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Lots!: Upper abdominal organs include the liver, spleen, stomach, gallbladder, portions of the colon and small intestine, and pancreas.  Pain may also originate from the abdominal wall, ie epigastric hernia.

Question 3

what are causes of upper abdominal pain?

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Many possibilities..: Possible causes of upper abdominal pain include gallbladder disease, ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal cancer, etc.  I advise you to see your doctor for further evaluation including a thorough medical history, physical examination, blood tests, and possible ultrasound, ct scan, or even upper endoscopy, depending on the above information.

Question 4

i've been getting at least one or two stomach aches a day for the past four months. the pain is in every different part of my abdomen. what is wrong ?

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See doctor: This needs a direct exam and testing by a doctor.   It is not normal.  Endometriosis is one thing which came to my mind.

Question 5

what is abdominal epigastric pain radiating for?

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Peptic disease: Pyloprospasm (spasm of valve between stomach and duodenum), peptic ulcer disease or pancreatic issues. Try mylanta or Prilosec and if not better, then see your physician.

Question 6

how do a stomach ache and abdomen ache differ?

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None: Usually patient calls abdominal pain as stomachk pain.
Medically stomach pain is in upper abdoman and abdominal pain could be in any part of abdomen or all over abdomen.

Question 7

what could be causing upper abdominal pain?

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Many: Need more history and information. Possibilities would be heartburn from reflux, stomach inflammation (gastritis), stomach ulcer, gallbladder, pancreatitis, and other possibilities. Would need to see a doctor for an examination.

Question 8

what should i take for upper abdominal pain?

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Find cause 1st-C MD: Many different diseases can cause abdominal pain, some mild, others serious. It is impossible to make even an educated guess without better-understanding the type, duration, and frequency of your pain; what brings it on, what relieves it; your age, sex, past history; physical examination findings; results of supportive tests which may include blood tests +/- x-rays. We can only do this in-person.

Question 9

i'm having upper abdominal pain.need help, 911?

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Can't help: Unless more detail. If pain is severe go to the emergency department for work-up.  If not so severe, see your pcp and in either case provide more details.  How long have you had this.  Is it made worse or better by anything.  Is there any associated symptoms etc.

Question 10

what are the causes of severe upper abdominal pain?

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It could be: 100 different things, such as ulcer, gastritis, pancreatitis, gallstones, cancer, hernia, zoster, muscle strain.  Get your doctor to help you figure it out.

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