A 34-year-old member asked:
Can constipation cause upper abdominal pain if you're really constipated?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Debashish Boseanswered
General Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: Constipation can be surprisingly painful and difficult to treat. However, any severe abdominal pain should be evaluated by a physician to make sure nothing else is going on.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Is it normal to have upper abdominal pain when you're constipated?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ali Yazdyanswered
Specializes in Gastroenterology
No: Not usually. Upper abdominal pain may be secondary to gastric or duodenal ulcer, gall stones or gall bladder disease, or pancreatic problems.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Can constipation lead to upper abdominal pain?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldsteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 31 years experience
Yes: Constipation can lead to pain throughout the abdomen. It can also lead to other symptoms.
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Really bad upper abdominal pain what to do??
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Zeenat Hasananswered
Bariatrics 15 years experience
See a doctor: There are many potential causes: gallbladder, pancreatitis, reflux, gastritis, ulcers ... if you are having severe pain you should see a doctor urgently or go to the ER if you cannot wait. Delaying medical attention might lead to complications. Good luck!
3.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
What are the causes of severe upper abdominal pain?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 46 years experience
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.
5k viewsReviewed Sep 29, 2020
Last updated Apr 6, 2018
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