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What Causes Left Sided Upper Abdominal Pain?
Posted on
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Question : I have a sudden pain on my upper abdomen on the left side below my breast
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello & thank you for submitting your question.
Left sided chest pain should
never be ignored. It may represent a musculoskeletal or even gastrointestinal issue, such as gastritis or colitis; however, more serous causes such as cardiac or pulmonary in origin must always be excluded. It would be reasonable for you to be seen by a physician for a physical examination.
In summary:
- left sided chest pain may have a variety of causes, of which cardiac origin must be ruled out
- please see a physician for s physical examination and assessment
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello & thank you for submitting your question.
Left sided chest pain should
never be ignored. It may represent a musculoskeletal or even gastrointestinal issue, such as gastritis or colitis; however, more serous causes such as cardiac or pulmonary in origin must always be excluded. It would be reasonable for you to be seen by a physician for a physical examination.
In summary:
- left sided chest pain may have a variety of causes, of which cardiac origin must be ruled out
- please see a physician for s physical examination and assessment
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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