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Upper Quadrant Discomfort/Pressure

Upper Quadrant Discomfort/Pressure

I'm posting this for my father who was diagnosed with Emphysema in 1991.  For the past year he has been experiencing pain approximately 1-2 inches below his sternum on a daily basis for 2-3 hours in late afternoon.  Makes his breathing even more difficult.  Makes him feel full and causes him trouble eating.  He's lost 15 pounds (which he doesn't have to spare) in the past 9 months.  

Is this a common symptom of COPD/Emphysema?  Our physcian hasn't been able to shed much light into what is causing this added misery.  Any assistance would be much appreciated.  

Regards,

Kelly
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The pain that you have described is not a common symptom of COPD.  Your father will need to be seen by a doctor to find out what is causing his pain.  A gastroenterologist is the type of specialist to identify a problem with your father
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