i had a bad attack about a month ago it started around my belly button and moved up across my breast bone and now its in my lower right abdomen i have had tests done one dr tells me one thing another tells me different what do you think it is if you could help me i would really appreciate it
Tough to say without examination. On the right side, things like the appendix, liver/gallbladder, irritable bowel disease and inflammatory bowel disease are all possible.
I would consider an abdominal CT scan and ultrasound to evaluate the organs (looking at the appendix and liver/gallbladder). The bowels can be evaluated with an endoscopy (preferably a colonoscopy if there are changes in the bowel habits). The small bowel can be difficult to visualize during an endoscopy - an upper GI series with small bowel follow-through can be considered if small bowel disease is suspected.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician or in conjunction with a GI evaluation.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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Wow! This sounds a bit like what I've been experiencing lately. Abdominal pain (hard to describe) that has now traveled into my back...So basically I now have a constant dull ache in my stomach and back that won't go away. Mine is accompanied with constipation a lot, and I'm starting to worry. I'm in freak out mode thinking I have something seriously wrong. Been to a GP who doesn't have answers and now am moving to my OB/GYN to rule out Ovarian Cancer or cysts. HORRIBLE. Look forward to seeing how people respond to you.....
I guess all we can do is take one day at a time and keep on the check-ups and doctor visits. Aside from an abnormal pap in college, almost 15 years ago, which resulted in a biopsy and minor surgery (clean bill of health since,) I've never had a female issue, or health issue to speak of. Feeling so out of wack and not sure what to think, makes the mind wander and jump to the worst case scenario though. Our bodies are complex things, with so many things that can potentially go wrong, that who knows what this will end up being. Right now my biggest complaint is the dull ache in my belly, accompanied by low back pain...which is often more uncomfortable than my belly. Luckily I'm catching whatever it is, after only going on for a couple months, and hope it can be easily diagnosed and fixed. I know the plan now, on the 15th, is to do an exam and get some blood work done. Next step will be the ultrasound...Which I will push to have done that very day!!!
Thanks for your input. It feels good to have a place to share and be shared with :) I have been working with my OBGYN. At the moment, my trust is a little shaken. For you, an ultrasound would be a good next move...that will detect tumors, cysts, etc. Not sure about ovarian cancer. But, I have to say, I had similar fears and was starting to freak out myself. I still am in freak-out mode fearing I am going to have to deal with this forever. I am also angry at my physician for not outlining the high incidence of adhesions after gynecological surgery...which seems to be coming up a lot in my reading. And, lastly, I am mad at myself for not researching more before moving forward...was so excited to get to the next step of having a baby...I was in "full speed ahead" mode. Hopefully the MD will have some good input, too.