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Can i die from upper abdominal pain if i ignore it?
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Depends on cause.: As a general rule, "ignore" is never a good option when it comes to your health. The causes of upper abdominal pain run the spectrum from minor (irritable bowel), to potentially serious (ulcer disease, gallstones), to life-threatening (cancer). I advise you to see a primary care doctor. Once you determine the cause, you will likely feel much better.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: Depends on cause. Some things like perforated ulcer and pancreatitis can present this way. Other things like gallbladder attacks or heartburn are common. Can also be unusual sign of heart ischemia -angina- if worse with activity. Need full story and exam to narrow down.
Answered 9/28/2016
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