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Have upper abdomin discomfort and pain, months now. gp suspects a hiatal hernia. now noticed referred shoulder pain when press below the ribs centre of abdomin. does this influence urgency of being seen? referred to hospital but no appointment yet

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Gallstones?: Have you had any imaging done? Upper abdominal discomfort can be many things. Gallbladder disease can present as you describe. That is best evaluated with ultrasound. CT scan may be helpful as well, and will identify a hiatal hernia. The most common symptom of hiatal hernia is heartburn that's hard to treat.

Answered 1/16/2018

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A member asked:

Have upper abdomin discomfort and pain, months now. gp suspects a hiatal hernia. now noticed referred shoulder pain when press below the ribs centre of abdomin. does this influence urgency of being seen? referred to hospital but no appointment yet

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amy Levin answered

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