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What Causes Upper Abdomen Pain?

I have upper abdomen pain and through the sternum. I cannot lie on my left side, but I can lie some what comfortably on my right. It is hard to breath sitting up right and if I raise my breasts I can breath a little easier but it hurts to do even that. The pain in the abdomen is bilateral. I did do some heavy pulling and lifting this weekend. I also have a temp of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hi! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Even thought it could be a muscular strain due to lifting of heavy weight, I would advise you to go to a general surgeon and get your self examined and investigated to rule out any other intra peritoneal pathology, which if not treated soon might cause you much complication. Till then, you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor simply for a symptomatic relief in case of a muscular origin of the pain.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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What Causes Upper Abdomen Pain?

Hi! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even thought it could be a muscular strain due to lifting of heavy weight, I would advise you to go to a general surgeon and get your self examined and investigated to rule out any other intra peritoneal pathology, which if not treated soon might cause you much complication. Till then, you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor simply for a symptomatic relief in case of a muscular origin of the pain. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.