I have had pain in my upper left abdomen for almost 2 months. I had a 3 1/2" cyst on my kidney and they drained it thinking it was the problem. I am still experiencing the same pain. It is isolated and about the size of a silver dollar and felt right beneath my rib and I can also feel it in my back. The urologist said if it wasn't the cyst it must be gastro and did not ask to see me again. The cat scan shows no diverticulitis, and no abnormalties other than the cyst. I have no infection. I am tired, I am belching and have had nausea but not near like I had it before the cyst drainage. The gastro doctor has me on Cipro and wants to do a colonoscopy in 2 weeks. He has mentioned diverticulits, IBS and constipation. I am not constipated, and the pain is isolated. It's normally a dull pain, not severe, but there are times it will get sharp. I have not noticed anything that would cause it (food, sitting, etc).
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I agree with the CT scan, and this test would have evaluated for colitis, diverticulitis, or problems with the spleen.
I would further investigate the stomach and upper digestive tract, which can result in left upper abdominal pain. This can be done with an upper endoscopy, which can exclude GERD, inflammation or an ulcer. REFLUX. WOULD THAT STAY IN ONE SPOT FOR 2 MONTHS? INFLAMMATION? WOULD THE ANTIBIOTIC TAKE CARE OF IT? WOULD IT BE IN ONE SPOT FOR 2 MONTHS? ULCER? WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THAT?
If negative, a colonoscopy can be performed to look for lower GI causes. WHAT COULD WE FIND IN A COLONSCOPY?
AGAIN, IT IS LOCATED IN ONE SPOT AT THE BOTTOM OF MY LEFT RIB. I FEEL IN MY BACK AS WELL.