What causes tightness in the upper right abdomen?
Patient: I have had tenderness on the skin of my upper right abdomen, around my side and to my back stopping at my spine. This has last for about a week. There is no visible sign of a rash. I have occasional tightness in this general area as well. I am 28, 5 8 , 170lbs and in general good health. What could be causing this? Doctor: hithanks for askingas looking at your history it looks like you are having gall stone disease........i would like to do an ultrasound abdomen and pelvis full blood count and serum amylase..........then you should do the following and consult a general surgeon1) take plenty of fluids2) tab no-spa forte 1 tablet three times daily3) syrup ulsanic 2tsf twice daily4) cap omeprazole 40 mg daily