What causes pain in the upper abdomen and nausea after meals?
Patient: i lacerated my spleen 3 months ago, and have just started back to work - i am in a physical job.. after 5 days at work, i felt a tearing feeling in my left side, which won't go away, the left side of my upper abdomen is painful to touch. I feel very bloated and sick after I eat. could this be related to my previous injury? Doctor: Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef, a general surgeon answering your query.With a history of splenic laceration three months back, I would advise you to go for a review ultrasound of abdomen to rule out any hematoma formation in the spleen, and if so, to see its progression by serial ultrasounds. If there is no such issue, then I would advise you for an anti inflammatory along with a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief. Also I would advise you for a routine stool test for ova and cyst and get it treated if positive.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.