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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Causes Pain In The Upper Abdomen

The damage of bile reflux

July 05, 2009
If burning pain in the upper abdomen is ever accompanied by vomiting bile, a cough, or unintended weight loss, experts say you may have bile reflux. But diagnosing this type of reflux can be a challenge. In this article from The New York Times, experts and patients discuss the symptoms, treatments, and cause of this perplexing medical problem. Read more »

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The "vapours," fainting, and the vagal reflex
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...vagal nerve by a gastrointestinal illness, by eye pain, or even when an abscess is drained may... Read more »

Health Guide

Esophageal spasm
...esophageal spasm; Spasm of the esophagus Symptoms Difficulty swallowing or pain with swallowing Heartburn Pain in the chest or upper... Read more »
Chest Pain
...mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Chest pains are frequently a part of anxiety attacks. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV)... Read more »
Flank pain
Flank pain refers to pain in one side of the body between the upper abdomen and the back. Alternative Names Pain - side; Side pain Considerations ... Read more »
Pancreatic pseudocyst
Persistent abdominal pain, may radiate to the back Abdominal mass Inability to eat Signs and tests The health care provider may palpate your... Read more »
Strongyloidiasis
...symptoms. Symptoms that may occur include: Red hive-like areas near the anus Abdominal pain (upper abdomen) Vomiting Diarrhea Cough ... Read more »

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