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Causes Of Swollen Middle Upper Abdomen
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What causes pain in upper left quadrant of abdomen?
Many possibilities: Causes of left upper abdominal pain include but are not limited to: angina, heart attack, pneumonia, injury, enlarged spleen, ruptured spleen, pancreatitis, infection / abscess of the spleen, renal infection or stone, aortic aneurysm, cancer, shingles and obstipation. ...Read more
Upper Abdomen (Definition)
Draw a transverse line through the umbilicus and the upper abdomen includes every part of the belly above this line and below the ...Read more
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What causes pain in upper quadrant of abdomen?
Many possibilities: Causes of upper abdominal pain can include but are not limited to: gallstones, hepatitis, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, inflammation of the bile duct or gallbladder, obstructed intestines, and problems of the chest such as angina, heart attack, pericarditis, pneumonia and pleurisy. If you are experiencing chronic upper abdominal pain get it checked. Severe pain = er. ...Read more
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What causes pain in right upper quadrant of abdomen?
Liver,gallbladder : It is best to see doctor for evaluation, but RUQ pain usually involve liver, gallbladder stones., but there are other causes as well. ...Read more
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What causes small throbbing pain in upper thigh?
Hernia: In the upper thigh, there is an area called the femoral triangle. If there is a weakness in the tissue in that area, there can be a hernia of tissue causing throbbing pain in that location. ...Read more
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What causes burning pain in upper left quadrent of the stomach?
Many causes: Question is was this a one time issue or is this ongoing and for longer than just a few days. If it is ongoing then have a doc take a look. ...Read more
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What can cause sudden swelling of the upper left part of my chest (outside rib cage)?
Possibly an Insect--: bite, seems the most plausible explanation; other would include a trauma to the affected site. Both these would cause other symptoms as well. Suggest you see your PCP for a detailed History and an Examination and possible need for investigations; All these elements would be required to provide you with the answers you seek. Good Luck. ...Read more
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What can cause left side stomach pain upper near beginning of ribs and lower under beginning of ribs?
GI spasms?: "stomach pain" can be caused by lots of things & may indeed originate outside the GI tract. Further evaluation is in order before anyone can answer "what to do." your doctor will want to re-examine you as well as know the quality, timing, duration, location, & associations (eating, position, activity, stooling, urinating) of your pain to better direct the next appropriate testing. ...Read more
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What causes swelling/discomfort in upper stomach area?
Lots to consider...: An ache +/- distension in the upper abdomen may originate from the stomach, duodenum, mid-colon, small bowel, liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder, spleen, abdominal muscles themselves, hernias, blood vessels that feed the organs. Sometimes the cause is inflammatory, ischemic, infectious, obstructive, or just muscle spasms. Checking with your doctor can identify what's the problem area. ...Read more
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Upper left part of stomach exstinding swelln from the inside?
Get it checked: In that area on the inside you have many possibilities including spleen, pancreas, stomach, kidney, adrenal gland, small and large intestine, and blood vessels. Other possibilities include a rib mass and muscle hernias, or skin masses. ...Read more
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What could cause severe achy pain in the upper front of my thigh?
Muscle strain: or inflammation- often related to overuse or exercise. If you are a runner or avid gymnast this can be a cause. If you have associated redness and swelling- see a physician. If not allergic I suggest Advil or Aleve plus BioFreeze liniment. ...Read more
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What causes pain in left quadrant of abdomen?
Many: Left abd. Pain causes include but is not limited to: ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, diverticulitis, endometriosis, inguinal hernia, ovulation pain, intestinal obstruction, crohn’s disease, abscess, ulcerative colitis, seminal vesicle inflammation, cancer, aortic aneurysm, renal infection or stone, injury, angina, heart attack, pneumonia, enlarged or ruptured spleen, pancreatitis & obstipation. ...Read more
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What could painless abdominal muscle tension indicate in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen?
It could be guarding: Sometimes with liver, gallbladder or bile duct inflammation, the muscles in the right upper quadrant will become rigid. See a physician without delay to get a proper diagnosis. ...Read more
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What might cause pain in upper right quadrant of abdomen?
Right quadrant of ab: Most likely gall bladder, but to be sure u needd to see u pcp for evaluation and work up. ...Read more
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Painful and swollen on left side of upper abdomen. located around stomach area. also experience nausea and loss appetite. other serious diseases ?
Things that usually: cause pain and swelling of the abdomen don't necessarily cause nausea and loss of appetite. Nausea is often caused by stomach inflammation/reflux/ulcer while pain and swelling sounds more mechanical: enlargement of the spleen, constipation.Gall bladder trouble would be expected if pain/swelling in right upper abdomen. This deserves a careful going over by your doctor; make an appointment.Good luck ...Read more
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Feeling inflammation in Abdomen (Right Upper Quadrant). What are the possible causes?
Gallbladder?: This might be associated with gallstones and colic associated with them especially if you are having significant pain after eating. There are other reasons for your symptoms like gastritis, liver problems or lesions, constipation, among others. Try to get evaluated with a provider that can check your abdominal area and possibly order tests. If you experience severe pain, vomiting, fever go to ED. ...Read more
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What can cause a sudden minor burning pain in upper left quadrant of abdomen?
Burning pain: You could have gerd and the stomach acid can be bothersome. ...Read more
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Constant pain in the upper right quadrant of my abdomen, what could be causing this?
Right upper quadpain: Many possibilities. The liver and gall bladder are located in the upper right quadrant and could be the cause, but also pain can be referred from other organs like the lung and heart or intestine. You need to see your doctor right away to be examined to determine the cause of the pain and get proper treatment. This could be serious so do not delay making the call. ...Read more
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Can acid reflux cause pain in the upper middle abdomen? I have inflammation at the GE junction. Could this cause pain in the upper middle abdomen?
Yes: it's very common for reflux to cause pain in the epigastrium. If you get discomfort in that region that you suspect is from reflux, it is appropriate to try an antacid to see if it helps. It is important to try to follow anti-reflux precautions and to take your reflux medication on a regular basis. Good luck. ...Read more
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What would cause pain on upper left side of body near abdomen under ribs?
Splenic flexure : Many things as already mentioned, but there is something called splenic flexure syndrome where gas is caught in that area causing discomfort. It would be best to be checked out for the possible cause. ...Read more
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What causes pain in left lower side of abdomen?
Many possibilities..: Finding out the cause of abdominal pain is like solving a mystery: we collect clues from one's symptoms, history, examination+/- tests. Therefore, a "hands-on" eval is critical. In general, causes of left lower abdominal pain can include irritable bowel, diverticular disease, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, intestinal or gynecologic cancers, urinary tract infections, etc... ...Read more
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