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A 55-year-old female asked:

I have pain & severe bloating in upper abdomen. it hurts to take a deep breath or to do simple things like walking. what is this?

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Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered

Family Medicine 27 years experience

See doctor: Severe pain in the upper abdomen could be a sign of a stomach ulcer or a blockage in the intestines. I would see a doctor for evaluation.

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