A 19-year-old female asked:
sometimes when i haven't eaten in a while i get a numbing pain on the left side of my abdomen. what could that mean?
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Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Acidity?: Stomach pain can feel like other sensations in the upper abdomen sometimes. A patient who suspects that certain pains are related to stomach acid / reflux / ulcers can actually try taking a good-sized dose of maalox or mylanta to see what happens. If the pains or sensations go away each time, that suggests the pains are due to acidity. A primary care doctor can check for any serious problems.
Answered on Dec 19, 2016
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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered
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Not sure but it may: Suggest pinched nerve, gallbladder/liver problem etc. See your dr for an accurate diagnosis. Take care!
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mark Fisher answered
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Asked MD?: This is an odd symptom. Does "numb" mean less feeling or too much feeling, i.e. Paresthesias (pins and needles)? Are there skin changes over the area ... Read More
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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
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Abdomen: The sharp pain could be kidney stone, diverticulitis, colitis, appendicitis. Given numbness with the symptom this would suggest radicular symptom
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