Re: Abdominal Pain

Posted By HFHSM.D.-rf on July 09, 1998 at 21:26:57:

In Reply to: Abdominal Pain posted by Amanda on July 06, 1998 at 13:50:14:






Hi,
I just had an ultrasound because I have had a pain in my abdomin (abdomen)
for some time now.  I finally wanted to know what it is.  However,
the ultrasound did not show anything but the sonagrapher didn't really
take a picture of the area that is in pain only my vital organs ie, liver,
kidneys, etc.  The pain is more in my middle abdomin (abdomen) about an inch above
my bellybutton and an inch to the right.  I also have the same pain on
the other side in roughly the same area.
I feel this pain when I push on the area and when I am out running/jogging.
It is an intense pain that radiates to my back when pushed on.  However, I sometimes feel the pain when I am not doing anything and I cannot associate
it with any foods that I have eaten or if it's when I am hungry.  I would
really like to know what you think it might be.  I don't want to let it
go to long in case it is something I should worry about.
Thanks,
Amanda
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Dear Amanda,
I doubt that ytour pain represents serious pathology.  Sometimes, appendicits pain can start in the area of the belly button, but usually, it migrates to the right lower quadrant after a few hours.  Pancreatic inflammation can cause pains that radiate to the back but are usually not chronic.  Muscular pains and smallintestine disease are also possible but unlikely causes.  If you are concerned, then you should ask your doctor to order a small intestine x-ray.  A Ct scan would be costly but if normal would eliminate many of the abdominal causes for your pain.
This information is presented for educational purposes only.  Always consult your personal physician for specific medical questions.
HFHSM.D.-rf
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