Pain in left upper abdomen
Pain in the left upper abdomen is a symptom in which a person has aches and pains in the left side of the tummy, above the level of the belly button. This area is called the left upper quadrant (RUQ), and contains the liver, gall bladder, and some intestines.
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A 20-year old female asked:
Had slight but bearable pain in left upper abdomen, been there for two days, ate bad food four days ago..what is it?
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A 29-year old asked:
Pain in left upper abdomen after lifting weights?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Pain in left upper abdomen after passing stool?
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A 55-year old female asked:
Severe pain in left upper abdomen including under ribs and pain in left ribcage on left side?
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A 37-year old asked:
Severe pain in left upper abdomen including under ribs and pain in left ribcage on side. How can I deal with this?
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A 46-year old male asked:
I get sharp pain in left, upper abdomen and back followed by days of fatigue and dizziness. Many tests (incl. Hemo) show only enlarged spleen. Ideas?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Bubbling stomach,always feel full, stomach cramps, and pain in left upper abdomen thats sharp what is it high crp, abnormal biopsy, normal endoscopy?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Pain bottom left shoulder blade specially in morning and pain in left upper abdomen under rib. ct scan w/contast normal doc thinks gerd.no heartburn?
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A 47-year old female asked:
Why is it every time I breathe there is a sharp pain in my left upper abdomen ?
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A 45-year old female asked:
For past 6 mths or so I have a burning/stabbing /twisting pain in my left upper abdomen. It keeps me awake at night and little relieves it.
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A 23-year old female asked:
Im having an achy pain in my middle right abdomen and sharp pain in my left upper abdomen that radiates to my lower abdomen and burns.What could it be
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A 47-year old asked:
What causes off and on pain in my upper left abdomen?
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A 49-year old asked:
I have severe pain in upper left abdomen?
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A 43-year old asked:
What could cause sharp pain in my upper left abdomen?
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A 17-year old female asked:
What could be causing dull pain in the upper left abdomen?
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A 30-year old asked:
Pain and itching in left upper abdomen - what can it be from?
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A 45-year old female asked:
What would cause a mild to moderate pain in the upper left abdomen that comes in waves?
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A 41-year old asked:
What should I do about pain in upper left abdomen + bloating?
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A 40-year old female asked:
I have a dull but very noticeable pain in upper left abdomen just under my ribcage. What could it be? It's much worse while sitting.
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A 36-year old asked:
Pain in upper left abdomen (under ribs). Is that spleen?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I felt a pinching pain in my upper left abdomen a few minutes after eating. What causes this?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Pulsating pain in the upper left abdomen, just below ribcage?
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A 42-year old female asked:
Pain/pressure in upper left abdomen, worse when lying down, along with difficulty breathing?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Pain in upper left abdomen when breathing (esp deep breath) and moving certain ways. Also feel really full. Emergency?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Was in ER on friday high bilirubin pain in upper left abdomen getting worse. Follow up wednesday with doc. What do I do till then for pain?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Sharp pain in upper left abdomen, just below the chest. Becomes more painful during and after walking. Pain started yesterday after exercise?
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A 19-year old female asked:
The other day i had 9, 800 mg of ibuprofen and now I am experiencing on and off pain in upper left abdomen what could this be?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I had a cholecystectomy a few weeks ago. Was feeling better; now have sharp pain in my upper left abdomen and constant nausea. Is this normal?
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A 44-year old female asked:
I have a burning pain in the upper left abdomen. I was picking up heavy items during a move. How do I know if it's a hernia? Any home remedies?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I keep getting a "stitch-like" pain in my upper left abdomen., up towards the sternum. It isn't constant, but has been happening throughout the day. What could this be?
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