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Should I Consult A Doctor As I Am Having Sharp Pain In My Upper Abdomen?

I'm a 20yr male an about 2 days ago i started gettin real sharp pains in upper abdomen the fades down an feels like a lot of pressure I get the pains every 5 to 10 mins I've lost my apatite my stomachs rumbling but I feel full an I've got this crazy smokers like cough an I've never smoked in my life I'm goin on day 3 of the pain. Does this sound like a serious problem that I should go see the local doctor ASAP?
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

Yes,you need proper clinical examination by a surgeon and need few investigations.
There may be various causes for pain.
It may be due to cholecystitis,pancreatitis,gastric ulcer etc.
Investigation include routine hemogram,RBS,LFT,RFT,Ultrasound of abdomen,Urine RE/ME,Chest X-ray (PA view).
Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many conditions.
Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.
Hope i have answered your query.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Should I Consult A Doctor As I Am Having Sharp Pain In My Upper Abdomen?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Yes,you need proper clinical examination by a surgeon and need few investigations. There may be various causes for pain. It may be due to cholecystitis,pancreatitis,gastric ulcer etc. Investigation include routine hemogram,RBS,LFT,RFT,Ultrasound of abdomen,Urine RE/ME,Chest X-ray (PA view). Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many conditions. Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Hope i have answered your query. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan