sharp upper stomach pain

[Ced326]

My 35 years old son had an upper stomach pain for 2 weeks and then a bruise showed up in the Upper left stomach side? upper stomach pain plus a bruise? what possible situation could be? I checked on the internet and your website and I couldn't find anything close to my son situation, any help would be Greatly appreciated Thanks

[auntiejessi]

This could be a sign of pancreatitis, and is a medical emergency.

https://columbiasurgery.org/pancreas/symptoms-pancreatitis

Any time you have new and severe pain like this, it should be checked out promptly. It might not be as serious as pancreatitis, but he needs to be examined.

[Ced326]

Hi, for your response, thank you, I read the symptoms: no jaundice or other symptoms, the pain and the bruise eventually disappeared, He just got the health. Ins., he is making an appointment about it, thanks