Discomfort, and slight pain in upper right stomach and back?

Question

Over the last few months I have had discomfort in the upper right area of my stomach, and the same area but on my back. It is not painfull, but becomes painfull if I press in certain spots. The discomfort seems to be more noticeable after eating fast food, or a weekend of heavy drinking. It has seemed that this discomfort has come with my rapid weight gain as well. Any ideas on what it could be? If it could be treated with a healthier lifestyle, or needs to be medicaly treated? Also I have no naseua, or irregular bowls, aside from lots of gas. It also does not hurt during deep breathes

Answer 1

This is not medical advice and you're not my patient. You should see your doctor for a diagnosis of your condition.

Your symptoms are suggestive of either an ulcer or a gall bladder disease.

Your symptoms are very suggestive of gall bladder disease either due to gall bladder stone (cholelithiasis), common bile duct stone (choledocholithiasis) or gall bladder inflammation (cholecystitis). The pain is usually located in the right upper quadrant and radiates to the right flank/back area. The pain is usually colicky (comes and goes in waves), associated with nausea/vomiting and sometimes but not always associated with a change in stool color (clay colored) and tea color urine. A blockage of the common bile duct can sometimes lead to jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eye) and pancreatitis. The presence of fever is suggestive of more severe condition such as cholangitis.

Not all gall bladder stones requires surgery but a definitive diagnosis is certainly needed. You need to see your doctor who may order blood tests and a CT scan or ultrasound of the gall bladder to verify this diagnosis. Sometimes a HIDA scan maybe be needed if the clinical conditions are suggestive in the presence of a negative USG/CT scan.

Answer 2

Weight gain alcohol consumption and a poor diet pain in right upper quadrant and rear quadrant ( referred pain) = Gall Bladder and pancreatitis You need to firstly cease the intake of alcohol. Go to the ER an have some blood tests done and a gall bladder function test. After that is done you will be given information on the prognosis of your future. Don't delay as this is the start of serious repercussions if left unchecked.

Answer 3

Stomach pain or bellyache may be caused due to a problem in the organs in the abdominal region. The main organs in the abdomen are the digestive system consisting of the stomach, small and large intestines, the liver, the gall bladder , pancreas, the appendix and the kidney. Minor problems like gastroenteritis can cause severe pain, while fatal illnesses like cancer may cause only mild pain. Information on causes of stomach pain,symptoms and home remedies at
http://www.aches.in/stomachpain.html

Answer 4

your description points to your gall bladder. Slow down on the consumption of fats and especially fried foods. Get a salad at McDonalds instead of fries or burgers.
Eat small meals often instead of big ones.
Definitely slow down on the drinking.
There is a possibility that your gall bladder is developing stones. If this happens, the pain will become quite more severe, and you'll have to see a doctor.

Answer 5

It sounds to me like you are experiencing either heartburn or maybe even gallstones. I can only suggest to see a doctor to know for sure, and in the mean time, try avoiding the things that trigger the pain. You could also try using an ant-acid like tums. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Learn about muscles and how they cause and refer pain (and what to do about it) by reading The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.
And learn how to chew. Most food should be chewed 25-50 times.

Answer 7

You could have somekind of problem with ur appendix
I had mine taken out for that same problem i would go to the ER and get a catscan or a MRI it could help with the pain u have been having

Answer 8

maybe an ulcer, if thats the case you will need to see a doctor.