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What Causes Severe Pain In Abdominal Area?
Question: I'm having severe pain center abdominal area just below my rib cage
Brief Answer:
Needs immediate attention
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query
Severe pain in the center of the abdomen is most commonly acute gastritis however considering your age a close differential diagnosis is myocardial infarction ( heart attack).
Here is how you should go about it
1. Please approach the ER as soon as possible
2. Watch out for increase in pain and sweating
3. Do not exert, climb stairs
4. Try to be nil by mouth until you reach the ER
5. Get yourself driven to the ER, dont try driving yourself
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Needs immediate attention
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Severe pain in the center of the abdomen is most commonly acute gastritis however considering your age a close differential diagnosis is myocardial infarction ( heart attack).
Here is how you should go about it
1. Please approach the ER as soon as possible
2. Watch out for increase in pain and sweating
3. Do not exert, climb stairs
4. Try to be nil by mouth until you reach the ER
5. Get yourself driven to the ER, dont try driving yourself
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
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