Question: Sharp SURFACE pain to the touch: Between the ribs on the right side (upper abdomen). Lower abdomen just above the right hip bone (on the side) a little up into the right flank.

Pain other wise: Occasional sharp pains upper right abdomen. Occasional similar pain near below right shoulder blade. Occasional similar pain in upper left abdomen under the ribs. The pain just above the right hip is aggravated by movement.

Previous moderately heavy drinker of about 7-8 years. Average of a 6 pack a night often with more on the weekends. Recently cut back (1.5 weeks) drastically and only have a few drinks total Mon-Fri. I was also deployed (and dry) 2-3 months at a time over the last 7 years with about 4-5 months at home in between. Pain has been present for about 6 days. Had similar upper abdominal pains in the past the day after a night of heavier drinking..only would last about a day and it wasn't painful to the touch at the surface.

I had an abdominal xray taken ~5 days ago with no abnormalities. Nothing found during physical exam of the area. Nothing found in urine/blood tests except very slightly high kidney levels (described as likely just dehydration).

About 4 weeks ago I went to the ER with sharp pain (and pain to the touch) in my central lower abdomen and the same pain above my right hip up to the right flank. Subsided in ~4 days. Did not pass a stool for the last 1.5-2 days days which is very rare for me They took an abdominal CT scan and found nothing.

Stools and urine are normal and regular for me. Same with appetite, energy levels, etc.

Previous smokeless tobacco user which I also quit about 1 week ago.

Thanks!

FYI I am waiting on a referral for an abdominal ultrasound to further investigate.