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Upper Abdominal Pain Causes of pain in the upper part of the abdomen include: Costochondritis. Peptic ulcer. Gastritis from alcohol consumption. Medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, calcium channel blockers, anti-inflammatory medications etc. Liver disease. Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome. Infection involving the liver, kidney or spleen.
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Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older - Topic Overview Generalized pain occurs in half of the abdomen or more. Generalized pain can occur with many different illnesses and will usually go away without medical treatment. Indigestion and an upset stomach are common problems that can cause generalized pain. Home treatment may help relieve some of the discomfort. Generalized mild pain or crampy pain that becomes more severe over several hours may be a symptom of a blockage of the intestines (bowel obstruction).
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: Waves Of Nausea And Fatigue Top 10 Doctor insights on: Waves Of Nausea And Fatigue. 1 10 days of scanty pinkish red discharge, waves of nausea, swollen breasts, slight cramping, fatigue, dizzy, increase appetite, 2 negative pregnant tests? Trust the test: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate. They are the same tests used in a doctor's office.
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Abdominal pain Abdominal pain, also known as stomach pain, is a common symptom associated with both temporary, non-serious disorders and more serious conditions. Common causes of pain in the abdomen include gastroenteritis and irritable bowel syndrome. In a third of cases the exact cause is unclear. About 10% of people have a more serious underlying condition such as appendicitis, leaking or ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, diverticulitis, or ectopic pregnancy.
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Causes of Upper Middle Abdominal (Stomach) Pain Stomach cancer may appear at any age but mostly in people after 50. Beside upper middle abdominal pain, nausea, poor appetite, losing weight and black stools are common. Diagnosis is confirmed by gastroscopy and examination of the sample of the gastric mucosa under the microscope. Inflamed pancreas.
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- An extreme gallbladder symptom is rupture, a serious injury. A gallbladder attack will usually precede the rupturing of the gallbladder. Gallbladder attacks often include chest pain in the upper abdominal area as well as the right side of the body.
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Frequent bowel movements, Increased passing gas and Pain or discomfort Abdominal migraine is recurring stomach pain and vomiting that typically shows up in children between the ages of 3 and 10, although it can also occur in adults.
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Upper Central Abdominal Pain What Is Upper Central Abdominal Pain? Upper central abdominal pain is abdominal pain occurring just below the breast bone, at the top of the abdomen between both rib cages down to the level of the umbilicus or belly button. This part of the abdomen is also known as the epigastrium or epigastric region.
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- 1 abdominal pain, usually located in the upper central abdomen. 2  pain which may also be felt in the back. 3  pain which may be worse when the stomach is empty; although not always the case, this pain can sometimes be relieved by eating. 4  pain which wakes a patient from sleep. 5  indigestion or heartburn,  vomiting and anemia.
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Abdominal Pain and Cancer Sharp pain that does not resolve in a few minutes may be an indicator of a more serious problem. Cancer treatment-induced abdominal pain, cramping and flatulence (gas): Chemotherapy can cause both increased (rapid) and decreased (slow) motility of the intestines. In other words, the normal wave-like action that moves stool through the bowel may be faster or slower than usual.
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- Upper abdominal pain is often caused by conditions like indigestion, gallstones, gastritis, and stomach ulcer. Other more serious conditions like heart attack or acute pancreatitis could be the cause of upper stomach pain.
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Causes of Upper Middle Abdominal (Stomach) Pain Bulging or herniated disc, spondylitis (spinal arthritis), broken vertebra or other disorder in the chest or lumbar part of the spine may cause upper middle abdominal pain and middle or lower back pain. Pain usually changes with moving or body position, aggravates with sitting and is relieved by walking.
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Upper Abdominal Pain Let's work together to see what might be causing your upper abdominal pain. The upper abdomen is a wide area spanning between both flanks or loins on the sides, to the center of the body below the breast bone down to the level of the umbilicus. It is a very common site for pain in the abdomen. Indigestion, trapped wind, gastritis, reflux oesophageal disease (GORD), hiatus hernia, gallbladder diseases, stomach ulcer, pancreatitis, and kidney stones are the common causes of pain in this part of the abdomen.
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Upper Abdominal Pain Middle/Right side radiating to the back! Please Help!lisa Feb 22, 2000 For the past 2 1/2 years everyday,I have had pain in the right upper abdomen, which spreads to the back from around the ribcage. (The pain follows the lower right rib to the back below the shoulder blade) The pain usually occurs after I eat,particularly later on in the day.
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Upper Stomach Pain Same Category. The upper part of the abdomen consists of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and the duodenum. An infection, a disorder, or an inflammation in any one of these parts of the abdomen can cause upper stomach pain. The problems associated with the upper abdomen can be simple and temporary or it can be severe and dangerous. In some cases, the pain in the upper abdomen can be related to other organs within the vicinity as well.
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Upper Stomach Pain 1 Upper abdominal pain is a main symptom of pancreatitis. 2  In addition, abdominal swelling, back pain, nausea, and vomiting can also occur. 3  Reflux Esophagitis-This is due to inflammation of the oesophagus. 4  Symptoms of reflux esophagitis will include heartburn, indigestion, and pain in the upper abdomen.
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- Indigestion can be pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen (dyspepsia) or burning pain behind the breastbone (heartburn).
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Peristalsis 1 The primary peristaltic wave forces the bolus down the esophagus and into the stomach in a wave lasting about 8–9 seconds. 2  The wave travels down to the stomach even if the bolus of food descends at a greater rate than the wave itself, and continues even if for some reason the bolus gets stuck further up the esophagus. The primary peristaltic wave forces the bolus down the esophagus and into the stomach in a wave lasting about 8–9 seconds. 2  The wave travels down to the stomach even if the bolus of food descends at a greater rate than the wave itself, and continues even if for some reason the bolus gets stuck further up the esophagus.
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: Can Too Much Fiber Cause Abdominal Pain Many causes: Acute onset of pain in middle upper abdomen can be caused by Peptic Ulcer Disease. Pancreatitis , Gall stones,Gastrtis,Esopagitis and ulcer. Stomach and Pancreatic Cancer. The only way you can find out is by consulting your doctor.
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- I have had dyspepsia with nausea, gas, burping, abdominal distention and pain for more than 25 years. Most distressing is when gas gets trapped in my stomach, and a vertebra between my shoulders in my upper back hurts. Rubbing this spot or various other spots causes me to burp and the discomfort is somewhat relieved.
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Upper Abdominal Pain If you develop sudden onset severe upper abdominal pain, it is important to exclude the less common but potentially more serious causes of pains in the upper abdomen like a perforated ulcer of the duodenum, dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysm or even a heart attack - yes, a heart attack could cause upper abdominal pain in anyone above the age of forty who has risk factors for this condition.
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- 1 Upper middle abdominal pain. 2  Stomach (gastritis, stomach ulcer, stomach cancer) 3  Pancreas pain (pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer, can radiate to the left side of the waist, back, and even shoulder)  Duodenal ulcer, diverticulitis.
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Dyspepsia In addition to the pain in the upper abdomen described above, dyspepsia may cause bloating, nausea, burping, and a feeling of fullness that occurs soon after eating. Dyspepsia is often confused with GERD, where acid in the stomach refluxes (backs up) into the esophagus, the tube between the mouth and the stomach. Pain due to reflux is in the chest instead of the abdomen. Causes of dyspepsia may be easy to identify in some people and in other persons, no causes can be detected.
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Pain on the Right Sides: Cause and Treatment 1 Gallstones-pain will be felt in the upper right side of the abdomen and will travel to the right upper back, shoulder and chest. 2  In addition, nausea and vomiting are present. 3  Ectopic pregnancy-pain in right side or left without any fever or vomiting.
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Upper Stomach Pain Pain in the right upper stomach region can be associated with liver cancer. The above mentioned are some of the diseases and illnesses which may be associated with pain in the upper stomach. These are not the only causes which one should consider when experiencing such pain.
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What Could Cause Upper Stomach Pain? Middle Upper Abdominal Pain. The most common causes of pain in the pit of your stomach are peptic ulcer disease, acid reflux and gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining. If your pain is worse when your stomach is empty and abates when you eat, you may have an ulcer.