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What Causes Severe Burning Sensation In Upper Abdominal Area?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015
Question: I have had severe burning in my upper abdomen for two days, and now I have hard flex of black grit in my stool. I am in severe pain and don't know if I should wait for dr to open tomorrow, or go in the the ER
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Proceed to emergency department

Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.

You are having symptoms which are worrisome for possible gastrointestinal bleeding. I think since you're having the burning about my pain and have noticed these changes in your stool that it would be beneficial to be evaluated as soon as possible. sometimes a bleeding ulcer can cause these types of symptoms.

I would not wait until tomorrow to have this investigated. It is much better to be on the side of caution with this type of collection of symptoms.

Again I think it would be in your best interest to be evaluated as soon as possible tonight.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga
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What Causes Severe Burning Sensation In Upper Abdominal Area?

Brief Answer: Proceed to emergency department Detailed Answer: hello and thank you for sending the question. You are having symptoms which are worrisome for possible gastrointestinal bleeding. I think since you're having the burning about my pain and have noticed these changes in your stool that it would be beneficial to be evaluated as soon as possible. sometimes a bleeding ulcer can cause these types of symptoms. I would not wait until tomorrow to have this investigated. It is much better to be on the side of caution with this type of collection of symptoms. Again I think it would be in your best interest to be evaluated as soon as possible tonight. Sincerely, Dr. Galamaga