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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Upper Abdominal Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Hellp Syndrome

Symptoms
  • Progressive nausea and vomiting
  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Vision problems

Signs and tests

During a physical examination, the doctor may discover upper abdominal tenderness, especially in the right upper quadrant. The liver may be enlarged.

Liver function tests (liver enzyme tests) may be elevated. Red blood cell and platelet counts may be low.


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Chronic gastritis Symptoms Upper abdominal pain, possibly aggravated by eating Abdominal indigestion Loss of... Read more »
Cholangiocarcinoma
...Symptoms Stools, clay colored Progressive jaundice Itching Right upper abdominal pain that may radiate to the back Loss of appetite ... Read more »
Hyperparathyroidism
... Decreased height Increased urine output Increased thirst Upper abdominal pain Loss of appetite Nausea Muscular... Read more »
Primary hyperparathyroidism
... Symptoms Fatigue Fractures Decreased height Upper abdominal pain Loss of appetite Nausea Muscular weakness ... Read more »
Gallstones
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