What causes pain in the stomach?
Patient: Male, I have pain in the central and upper stomach, just below my sternum. Feel very sick, but not been sick yet, No diarrohea. Feels like a punch in stomach. Have sharp pain at left side about two inches from naval, occasionally right. Also, have un explained bruises on legs, arms, stomach and back. Also sudden onset of severe right hip pain spreading down the thigh. Symptoms came on two days ago and not able to sleep. Doctor: With the history of bruises and pain in abdomen I would suggest you :::First  of all to go for the coagulation Profile of blood. loke Bleeding timeClotting timeProthrombine timePlatelet count. Complete blood picture.This will explain both . Consult the Physician ASAP. This may be a serious problem. The similar rash in the upper abdominal musculature can give rise to pain. Apso watch for blood in urine, stool and mouth.