Question 1

upper left abdomen pain. what is this pain likely to be from?

Accepted Answer

Number of things: This could be something as minor as gas to as serious as an ulcer or spleen injury. In that general area, you have your stomach, spleen, parts of large and small intestine, diaphragm, and a portion of your pancreas. With all of these structures, a physical exam is recommended to be sure to not miss serious issues.

Question 2

i'm  type 2 5'9" wt. 290 i am itchy all over plus my upper left abdomen pain sugar fluctuate from 150 to 240, i'm worried what could be causing issue?

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If you are: taking medications, you might be allergic to one of them.  Sugar by itself does not do much unless much higher

Question 3

what could cause intense upper left abdomen pain?

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Lots of things...: 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.

Question 4

i started to have lower and upper left abdomen pain yesterday. the pain is constant and gets worse when lightly touched or when i move.  causes?

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Can't tell here: Could be lots of things, ranging from musculoskeletal problems, constipation, to serious internal issues, including but not limited to: ulcer (with or without complication), gyn issues, kidney stone or infection, bowel issues, infections, etc. See your doc.

Question 5

upper left abdomen pain that started about a week or two ago and it gets very painful after i eat anything or it feels like something is pushing my abdomen. it radiates to left back sometimes or middle upper abdomen?

Accepted Answer

: Symptom may be due to gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) or peptic ulcer (gastroduodenal). A trial of antacid such as Mylanta 20 cc, in between meals and at bed time for three days. If pain lessens, you should start Pepcid or Famotidine (OTC), 20 mg, twice a day for 2 months then stop. If it recurs in the future see a GI doctor. If antacid trial does not work, you should see a doctor.

Question 6

ct scan benefit outweigh the risk? im 23 with 3 ct scans already. doctors concerned about chronic upper left abdomen pain radiating to back.

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Depends: It depends on what your dr is concerned about. CT scans do provide significant radiation exposure. Some causes of left upper abdominal pain can e assessed by ultrasound or endoscopy, depending on your other symptoms and risks.  If however, your doctor can provide good reason why CT scan is necessary, then it is probably worth doing.  You can always seek a second opinion.

Question 7

i fell while snowboarding and kind of hurt my left abdomen. pain on my upper left rib cage has gradually worsened and is tender to touch. any concern?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: You could have injury to spleen.  It can result in intra abdominal hemorrhage and even shock, so I would go to the Emergency Room right away for full evaluation.

Question 8

i have a pain and lump in my upper left abdomen under the rib cage what could this be?

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Some thoughts...: Any new painful lump should be checked out by your doctor soon.  It's really hard to say without a thorough exam or more history.  Some thoughts include a sebaceous cyst, a lipoma, a blood collection from trauma, or the beginning of an abscess formation.  Good luck and be sure to get it checked out!

Question 9

i get a strange clicking sensation in my upper left abdomen right under my rib cage... it doesn't hurt but it has been bothering me. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Not sure but best: if you get it x-rayed or CT'd if you are still concerned after a healthcare provider has examined it.  Any kind of muscle or tendon strain can cause such sensation especially if you move in a certain manner or position. There is also potential hernias that can develop through the abdominal wall, or adhesions of the intestines to the abdominal wall as well.  Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 10

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

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Can be: Correct. This can be the spleen. Can also be stomach. Requires work up.

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I'm type 2 5'9" wt. 290 i am itchy all over plus my upper left abdomen pain sugar fluctuate from 150 to 240, i'm worried what could be causing issue?

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What could cause intense upper left abdomen pain?

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I started to have lower and upper left abdomen pain yesterday. the pain is constant and gets worse when lightly touched or when i move. causes?

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Upper left abdomen pain that started about a week or two ago and it gets very painful after i eat anything or it feels like something is pushing my abdomen. it radiates to left back sometimes or middle upper abdomen?

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Ct scan benefit outweigh the risk? im 23 with 3 ct scans already. doctors concerned about chronic upper left abdomen pain radiating to back.

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I fell while snowboarding and kind of hurt my left abdomen. pain on my upper left rib cage has gradually worsened and is tender to touch. any concern?

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I have a pain and lump in my upper left abdomen under the rib cage what could this be?

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I get a strange clicking sensation in my upper left abdomen right under my rib cage... it doesn't hurt but it has been bothering me. any ideas?

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

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