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Upper left abdominal pressure, difficulty breathing for a week. normal chest x-ray and ct abdominal with/without contrast. is it gas? hiatal hernia?
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Upper left: There are many potential causes of upper left abdominal pressure so you must either go to the nearest Emergency Room or see your doctor as soon as possible.
Answered 2/1/2015
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