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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Upper right abdomen pain
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Upper right abdomen pain
by earth2008, Dec 03, 2008 11:59AM
Hello,
For a few days I have been experiencing some mild pain on my upper right abdomen, just below the rib cage. The pain is not there all the time and doesn't cause much discomfort.
But it intensifies if I stretch. It goes all the way to my back. Feels actually more like back pain, or muscle pain.
The other situation where it seems to intensify a bit is with jumping.
Any suggestion what this could indicate? I have an appointment with my doctor next week. But I get worried if this could be something urgent.
Thank you.
For a few days I have been experiencing some mild pain on my upper right abdomen, just below the rib cage. The pain is not there all the time and doesn't cause much discomfort.
But it intensifies if I stretch. It goes all the way to my back. Feels actually more like back pain, or muscle pain.
The other situation where it seems to intensify a bit is with jumping.
Any suggestion what this could indicate? I have an appointment with my doctor next week. But I get worried if this could be something urgent.
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 04, 2008 07:04AM
, Dec 04, 2008 07:04AM
That's where the gallbladder and liver is, and conditions involving those organs should be evaluated for.
I would consider blood tests to evaluate the liver function, and obtain an abdominal ultrasound.
If negative, the next step would be an upper endoscopy or upper GI series to exclude digestive disorders.
These options should be discussed with your personal physician.
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 Pho, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
I would consider blood tests to evaluate the liver function, and obtain an abdominal ultrasound.
If negative, the next step would be an upper endoscopy or upper GI series to exclude digestive disorders.
These options should be discussed with your personal physician.
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 Pho, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
Member Comments (2)
by lindsaycool, Dec 04, 2008 09:27AM
what if the pain doesn't hurt and its more of a pulsing in my liver
