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What Causes Discomfort And Mild Pain In Upper Abdomen?

For the last couple of months, I ve had discomfort and mild pain in the upper, left portion of my abdomen. It seems to come and go. For a week or more I had no sensation of pain or discomfort, but it has returned. I keep trying to find a lump or internal growth that I can feel with my hand, but I can t feel anything but a smooth surface. The sensation at times feels like something inside is expanding or swelling. When I bend, it feels like I am compressing something and it rolls under pressure. The location feels like is is below my rib cage, on the left side of the front of my belly. I am over weight. 5 ft. 10 in. 257 lbs. My appetite is not affected. Any thoughts?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have discomfort and mild pain in upper abdomen . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroenteritis , panic attack , irritable bowel syndrome , food poisoning , lactose intolerance or giardiasis . I would suggest you to eat light and non spicy specially at night and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination with the help of ultrasound , endoscopy and stool test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or albendazole , laxative , omeprazole and analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist in case of kidney problem . For now avoid eating heavy and spicy food , avoid nuts and sea food , eat small.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Discomfort And Mild Pain In Upper Abdomen?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have discomfort and mild pain in upper abdomen . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroenteritis , panic attack , irritable bowel syndrome , food poisoning , lactose intolerance or giardiasis . I would suggest you to eat light and non spicy specially at night and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn t get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination with the help of ultrasound , endoscopy and stool test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or albendazole , laxative , omeprazole and analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist in case of kidney problem . For now avoid eating heavy and spicy food , avoid nuts and sea food , eat small. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari