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Pain in left upper abdomen
Pain in the left upper abdomen is a symptom in which a person has aches and pains in the left side of the tummy, above the level of the belly button. This area is called the left upper quadrant (RUQ), and contains the liver, gall bladder, and some intestines.
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A 29-year old asked:
Pain in left upper abdomen after lifting weights?
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A 55-year old female asked:
severe pain in LEFT upper abdomen including under ribs and pain in left ribcage on LEFT side?
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A 37-year old asked:
Severe pain in left upper abdomen including under ribs and pain in left ribcage on side. How can I deal with this?
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A 46-year old male asked:
I get sharp pain in left, upper abdomen and back followed by days of fatigue and dizziness. Many tests (incl. hemo) show only enlarged spleen. Ideas?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Im having an achy pain in my middle right abdomen and sharp pain in my left upper abdomen that radiates to my lower abdomen and burns.what could it be
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A 48-year old asked:
I have a pain in my upper left abdomen. Any thoughts?
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A 30-year old asked:
Pain and itching in left upper abdomen - what can it be from?
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A 45-year old female asked:
What would cause a mild to moderate pain In the upper left abdomen that comes in waves?
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A 36-year old asked:
Pain in upper left abdomen (under ribs). Is that spleen?
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A 41-year old asked:
What should I do about pain in upper left abdomen + bloating?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I had a cholecystectomy a few weeks ago. Was feeling better; now have sharp pain in my upper left abdomen and constant nausea. Is this normal?
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A 44-year old female asked:
I have a burning pain in the upper left abdomen. I was picking up heavy items during a move. How do I know if it's a hernia? Any home remedies?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Been coughing and sneezing a lot from a cold , developed a weird pain in upper left abdomen standing up it hurts when i lay down or bend forward stops?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Pain in upper left abdomen when I inhale, deep breaths, laying down, walking. What could cause this? 25, leukemia n no treatment
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A member asked:
Pain in upper left abdomen worse after eating, should I see my doctor now or can I wait a day or two? female, 40, overweight, non drinker
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A 31-year old female asked:
I keep getting a "stitch-like" pain in my upper left abdomen.,up towards the sternum. It isn't constant, but has been happening throughout the day. What could this be?
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A 25-year old asked:
Minor pain in upper left abdomen while farting or laughing. Gas, lots of burping & stomach making gurgling all day. I am 25. What could it be?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Stomachache at 5:30PM for 3 days now.Intense pain in upper left abdomen beneath rib.Sweating too.Poop looks fine.Tried H2receptor blocker.Scared.Hosp?
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A 35-year old male asked:
H.Pylori IgG is 0.94 U/mL. endoscopy showed gastritis in stomach. Using PPI since 2 years. still pain in upper left abdomen. what is wrong with me?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Can lactose intolerance cause frequent localized pain in upper left abdomen. I get irritable bowel from milk but also have constant left rib pain?
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A 38-year old male asked:
Im constipated, very mild pain in upper left abdomen and left mid area excessive heartburn, no lost weight, no fever, no discoloration of stools cause?
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A 49-year old asked:
What causes pain in upper left quadrant of abdomen?
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A 44-year old asked:
Sharp pain in upper left side of abdomen under ribs. What can I do to alleviate the pain?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Having a little pain/discomfort in upper left quadrant of abdomen. Had right side of colon removed 3 yrs ago. Pain has been there 3 days; not severe, but nagging. Is about belt level.
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A 42-year old asked:
Pain in upper left quadrant of abdomen, bloodshot eyes, slightly tinted yellow eyes. What are these symptoms of?
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A 49-year old female asked:
Having aching pain off and on in left upper abdomen, bowel movements are ok, no vomiting, no fever, no distention, x 5 days, should I be concerned?
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A 45-year old asked:
What causes pain on lower left side of abdomen?
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A member asked:
searing type pain in lower left abdomen?
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A 48-year old asked:
What causes women pain in lower left abdomen?
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A 42-year old asked:
What makes female pain in lower left abdomen?
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