Question 1

could it be something bad if i have upper belly pain for a few days?

Accepted Answer

It sure could: This question depends heavily on your personal and medical history. It could be something simple like a "stomach flu" or it could be something serious like an ulcer or even cancer. You need to see your doc for this.

Question 2

why am i having upper belly pain after eating sugar?

Accepted Answer

Not enough data: Upper abdominal pain may come from the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, and other organs.  Sometimes sugar could exacerbate gastritis or ulcers.  Your description is not enough to draw conclusions.  Any persistent abdominal pain of moderate to severe intensity should be evaluated in person by a physician.  Concerning symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, weight loss.

Question 3

im having intense upper belly pain around my bellybutton and it comes and goes. cramping pain mostly sometimes sharp, hurts when pressing on it?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There can be many causes for this.  If it is becoming more severe or associated with nausea or vomiting, go to the emergency room

Question 4

body pain & at times middle upper belly pain for months dr. thinks gallbladder. sono & hida neg. alb 3.14 ast 58 esr 44 cpk 356 platelets 430 crp 15. ?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: Answers on HealthTap aren't intended for individual treatment, prescription or diagnosis. You need to allow a continued evaluation by your doctor. If this is not due to problems with the gallbladder then perhaps further imaging studies or endoscopy are needed. If you are not seeing a GI doctor you might ask for a referral. Good luck.

Question 5

i am experiencing  upper abdominal pain (side: left) . the following also describes me: swollen abdomen. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Exam &amp; ultrasound may give the answer.

Left sided pain with bloody stools may indicate diverticulosis.

Question 6

last tuesday i started having severe upper abdominal pain and  back pain. pain finally went away in back. now minor pain w/ fullness n upper  abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Seek Medical Consult: Start with your PCP if to no avail the go to Gastroenterologist.
May be Gall Bladder, peptic ulcer disease or Pancreatic problems

Question 7

31 weeks pregnant with bad upper abdominal pain that starts on left side below ribs and works its way down entire abdomen.  pain comes and goes.

Accepted Answer

Cholecystitis: If your doc rules out preterm labor, then abdominal ultrasound looking for gallstones and gallbladder wall thickening may lead to a diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 8

i am 23 years old female.i have right upper abdominal pain and flatulence on and off for almost 5 years.it can radiate to the back .it decreases with defecation. it is less when i exercise.it feels like something is trapped in abdomen.do i have ibs?

Accepted Answer

: These are typical symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. But other problems also are possible, such as parasites and other intestinal problems. Discuss with your doctor. Good luck.

Question 9

constant with or without food upper abdominal pain, diarrhea, constant burp like sound from upper abdomen, only test that shows is low b12 and mch/mch?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: This format doesn't lend itself to making adequate guesses of what is going on.  That said, i think about reflux, ulcers, gastritis.

Question 10

i am experiencing  upper abdominal pain (side: right) , abdominal mass, bloating or abdominal fullness, swollen abdomen and side pain. i have a round mass on left low or mid side when coughing. i cant really bend my abdomen is in the way and painful?

Accepted Answer

Need Medical checkup: If you suspect any mass in your abdomen which is causing pain, you should have a medical check up. Go see your doctor immediately and have a medical examination. A CT scan of the abdomen is a good test to check for any suspected abdominal mass or lumps in the abdomen. If there is a lump, it will require further testing to find the cause.

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Im having intense upper belly pain around my bellybutton and it comes and goes. cramping pain mostly sometimes sharp, hurts when pressing on it?

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Body pain & at times middle upper belly pain for months dr. thinks gallbladder. sono & hida neg. alb 3.14 ast 58 esr 44 cpk 356 platelets 430 crp 15. ?

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I am experiencing upper abdominal pain (side: left) . the following also describes me: swollen abdomen. what should i do?

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Last tuesday i started having severe upper abdominal pain and back pain. pain finally went away in back. now minor pain w/ fullness n upper abdomen?

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31 weeks pregnant with bad upper abdominal pain that starts on left side below ribs and works its way down entire abdomen. pain comes and goes.

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I am 23 years old female.i have right upper abdominal pain and flatulence on and off for almost 5 years.it can radiate to the back .it decreases with defecation. it is less when i exercise.it feels like something is trapped in abdomen.do i have ibs?

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Constant with or without food upper abdominal pain, diarrhea, constant burp like sound from upper abdomen, only test that shows is low b12 and mch/mch?

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I am experiencing upper abdominal pain (side: right) , abdominal mass, bloating or abdominal fullness, swollen abdomen and side pain. i have a round mass on left low or mid side when coughing. i cant really bend my abdomen is in the way and painful?

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