Severe left abdominal pain, increases when taking deep breaths. Advise?
Patient: HI,Suffer from severe sharp pain in my @@ left stomach at around the height of my belly button. It hurts more severe when tensing or breathing in deeply.I have a hard time standing straight as the sharp pain hurts even then. The pain does not come in intervals, it is pretty much constant. I do not have fever, have been drinking and eating enough.I would appreciate any help. Doctor: Hi and thanks for the query,Other parameters are required for the complete evaluation of this pain. causes could range from acute gastritis, gastroesophagal reflux, gastroenteritis, and gall bladder disease or liver disease. The intensity, duration, irradiation, aggravating and relieving factors, associated sympoms like fever, vomiting, cough, family history, medical and drug history are very important in the diagnostic process.Suspicion of peptic ulcer disease or gastroesophagal reflux might require a fibroscopy. An abdominal ultrasound could be required at some point in time. A stool examination, liver function tests could asked as shall be guided by a clinical examination.I suggest you book an appointment with an internist or gastroenterologist for a proper examination and appropriate care.Thanks and best regards,Luchuo, MD.