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What Causes Pain In Upper Abdomen And While Taking Deep Breath?
I am a normally healthy 54 year old female. Just had a sudden onset of severe pain in lower chest/upper abdomen region that traveled to my neck. The pain was worse with deep breaths. This episode lasted about 10 minutes, then went away. Is this anything I should be concerned about?
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Hi,
Yes, sudden onset of severe pain in the upper abdomen that travels to the neck and is worse with deep breaths could be a sign of a serious condition and should be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible. It could be due to a number of conditions such as heart attack, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder disease, or gastrointestinal issues such as gastritis or peptic ulcer disease.
A physical examination and possibly further testing such as an ECG, chest X-ray, or blood tests may be needed to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms. It is important not to ignore these symptoms and seek medical attention immediately.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Yes, sudden onset of severe pain in the upper abdomen that travels to the neck and is worse with deep breaths could be a sign of a serious condition and should be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible. It could be due to a number of conditions such as heart attack, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder disease, or gastrointestinal issues such as gastritis or peptic ulcer disease.
A physical examination and possibly further testing such as an ECG, chest X-ray, or blood tests may be needed to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms. It is important not to ignore these symptoms and seek medical attention immediately.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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