Question 1

i've been having diarrhea for the past few days and nausea as well. i've also lost my appetite. i'm having twisting pain in my upper abdomen as well.

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The most concerning: symptom you describe is the "twisting pain in my upper abdomen."  Many, if not most, cases of nausea and diarrhea resolve on their own; loss of appetite often accompanies these. But if this pain has been going on for "days" it is time for an evaluation. Appendicitis often begins with loss of appetite and generalized abdominal pain before settling in the right lower quadrant. Be seen now!

Question 2

for past 6 mths or so i have a burning/stabbing /twisting pain in my left upper abdomen. it keeps me awake at night and little relieves it.

Accepted Answer

Should seek help: Any pain in abdomen which is  lingering for more than one month requires a medical examination and further medical testing. If the pain wakes you up or keeps you up at night, it needs to be treated once the cause has been determined. Go see your PCP ASAP and do not delay it any more.

Question 3

what causes distinction and pain upper abdomen after eating anything?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Heartburn is the most common cause of upper abdominal discomfort after eating.  Other potential etiologies include gallstones, constipation and gastroparesis.

Question 4

severe pain upper abdomen center just beneath rib cage and to the right.pain starts mild and increases to sever then stops ?

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder?: Could be gall bladder or possibly an ulcer. See a doc for some labs and an ultrasound.

Question 5

just given birth 1month ago. now why am i vomiting nauseating pain upper abdomen and lightheaded?

Accepted Answer

? Unrelated : You want to see your doctor for assessment and treatment plan, unlikely to be related to giving birth a month ago, even though you need to be seen given your symptoms, wish you well

Question 6

well circumscribed hypoechoic 4.8 cm cystic mass.  thickened internal septations, perifpheral mural nodularity and calcification. pain upper abdomen.

Accepted Answer

Ovarian: I assume the report is describing an ovarian cyst which may be fluid filled. If so, your gynecologist is best qualified to evaluate and advise you. It is not clear if this is the cause of your abdominal discomfort since the discomfort is not in the pelvic area. Other imaging studies may be recommended.

Question 7

i am experiencing  abdominal pain (generalized) (severity: moderate) (quality: throbbing sensation) , constipation, tender abdomen, upper abdominal pain (side: left)  and side pain. the following also describes me: abdominal discomfort. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Many things are in the upper abdomen:  stomach, pancreas, liver, small intestine, gall bladder, large intestine, abdominal muscles, etc...  An exam by a primary care doctor can help figure things out. Pain in the right upper abdomen, plus symptoms that occur after eating, can be due to gallstones or other gall bladder disease. The stomach itself and the spleen are in the left upper abdomen.

Question 8

i am experiencing  abdominal pain (quality: stinging or burning sensation, sensation of tearing pain, throbbing sensation) (severity: severe) . the following also describe me: tender abdomen, upper abdominal pain, side pain, lower abdominal pain, heartbur

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Many things are in the abdomen:  stomach, pancreas, liver, small intestine, gall bladder, appendix, large intestine, abdominal muscles, kidneys, etc...  An exam by a primary care doctor can help figure things out. Pain in the right upper abdomen can be due to gallstones. Pain in the right lower abdomen can be appendicitis. Stomach flu, food poisoning, other infections, etc., can also cause pain.

Question 9

i am experiencing moderate abdominal pain that gets worse with meals, and with a stinging or burning sensation, with a throbbing sensation, abdominal discomfort, passing gas, tender abdomen, upper abdominal pain, heartburn, stomach cramps, and bloating or

Accepted Answer

Multiple complaints : You beed to be seen and evaluated by your doctor or go to urgent care, cannot be addressed online, good luck

Question 10

i have a hiatal hernia and in addition to upper abdominal pain,burning, burping, etc my lower abdomen is very bloated.is that common with a hernia?

Accepted Answer

Not likely HHrelated: The GI tract has a very limited # of symptoms to signal its distress--nausea/vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, bloating, pain, fullness, bleeding, etc. As you know, many of these characterize ibs, but are also seen with inflammatory, infectious, ischemic, malabsorptive, and functional disorders. Directed lab work, imaging, biopsies, stool studies are appropriate in excluding non-ibs pathology.

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Twisting pain in upper abdomen

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I've been having diarrhea for the past few days and nausea as well. i've also lost my appetite. i'm having twisting pain in my upper abdomen as well.

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For past 6 mths or so i have a burning/stabbing /twisting pain in my left upper abdomen. it keeps me awake at night and little relieves it.

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What causes distinction and pain upper abdomen after eating anything?

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Severe pain upper abdomen center just beneath rib cage and to the right.pain starts mild and increases to sever then stops ?

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Just given birth 1month ago. now why am i vomiting nauseating pain upper abdomen and lightheaded?

A member asked:

Well circumscribed hypoechoic 4.8 cm cystic mass. thickened internal septations, perifpheral mural nodularity and calcification. pain upper abdomen.

A member asked:

I am experiencing abdominal pain (generalized) (severity: moderate) (quality: throbbing sensation) , constipation, tender abdomen, upper abdominal pain (side: left) and side pain. the following also describes me: abdominal discomfort. what should i do?

A member asked:

I am experiencing abdominal pain (quality: stinging or burning sensation, sensation of tearing pain, throbbing sensation) (severity: severe) . the following also describe me: tender abdomen, upper abdominal pain, side pain, lower abdominal pain, heartbur

A member asked:

I am experiencing moderate abdominal pain that gets worse with meals, and with a stinging or burning sensation, with a throbbing sensation, abdominal discomfort, passing gas, tender abdomen, upper abdominal pain, heartburn, stomach cramps, and bloating or

A member asked:

I have a hiatal hernia and in addition to upper abdominal pain,burning, burping, etc my lower abdomen is very bloated.is that common with a hernia?

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