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What Causes Severe Abdominal Pain Right Under My Chest?

I was suddenly awakened with a severe upper abdominal pain right under my breast plate that felt like a very bad burning sensation that radiated around to my back. The symptoms improved after about 3o minutes after elevated myself with a pillow and taking an acid reducer. However, I continued to have the the same symptoms through out the day for a week especially when I tried swallowing solids or liquids. Your thoughts?
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. I would first advise you against eating anything from outside your home if you do. Next I might go for an ultrasound abdomen after clinically examining you in person. I would not hesitate to refer you to a gastroenterologist for an endoscopic evaluation of your gut if need be. Further management would depend on the result of the clinical examination and investigation reports. Till then, you might continue taking proton pump inhibitor (acid reducer) drug and a pro biotic for a symptomatic relief.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes Severe Abdominal Pain Right Under My Chest?

Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. I would first advise you against eating anything from outside your home if you do. Next I might go for an ultrasound abdomen after clinically examining you in person. I would not hesitate to refer you to a gastroenterologist for an endoscopic evaluation of your gut if need be. Further management would depend on the result of the clinical examination and investigation reports. Till then, you might continue taking proton pump inhibitor (acid reducer) drug and a pro biotic for a symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.