Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Severe Stomach Pain Above Belly Button Could Be Due To Ulcer?

Was taken to the hospital by ambulance yesterday with severe stomach pain. Just above belly button, rite in the middle came in short waves like being stabbed. Was given pain meds. X-ray'd, urinalyisis(sp), blood work, and ultra sound. Everything was normal. They said perhaps a ulcer. But really hurt when ultra sound tech ran over bile duct. Suggestions?
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.

Such a severe pain in upper abdomen in the presence of normal ultrasonography and blood, urine and X-ray tests suggests that this may be due to:
severe colitis
Gastric ulcer
Stomach volvulus.
The ultrasonography does not diagnose anything of these conditions and the X-ray can diagnose volvulus only.

You need to undergo the following things:
Upper GI endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Barium meal examination

Once the diagnosis is made you can certainly get the most proper treatment.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on X ray


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Severe Stomach Pain Above Belly Button Could Be Due To Ulcer?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. Such a severe pain in upper abdomen in the presence of normal ultrasonography and blood, urine and X-ray tests suggests that this may be due to: severe colitis Gastric ulcer Stomach volvulus. The ultrasonography does not diagnose anything of these conditions and the X-ray can diagnose volvulus only. You need to undergo the following things: Upper GI endoscopy Colonoscopy Barium meal examination Once the diagnosis is made you can certainly get the most proper treatment.