Feels like somebody punched me in the stomach?

Question

I get this really bad pain in the epigastric area of my stomach, like somebody punched it really hard. Every time I touch the area it is very tender/sore. The pain increases if I eat too much. The pain will also radiate to the middle of my back, or between my shoulder blades. I also have been having rapid pulse/heartbeat.

I'm underweight, if that matters. I typically do not eat fatty foods. I had a bad flu virus three months ago and my stomach has never seemed to have recovered.

Answer 1

No kidding,Your complaints is acute abdomen and should not ask for advice in here and make your diagnosis.I hope happen not too long ago.You could have acute pancreatitis,rupture stomach,gallstone,aaa,stomach ulcer,rupture spleen.If you are living in US,or UK direct go to close by ER,don't try to call your family doctor and make a appointment.The diagnosis need lab test,x-ray and expertise of the er doctor may need surgical consultation.

Answer 2

This could be a gall bladder problem (as in gall stones) - this effects a lot of overweight people - particularly if you eat Fatty foods (This makes the attack much worse) fatty as in cheese (particulaly melted chesse on say burgers) - pizzas / chinese etc - if you want to avoid it change your diet if you want to get rid of it - see your Doctor & GET REFERRED TO HAVE YOUR GALL BLADDDER REMOVED (IF IT IS THAT ! ) but you must go to see your doc at the earliest possible time ( Dont worry about going to your doctors - they only advise you as to the best course of action) - it's up you to take there advice

Answer 3

You need to see your MD to sort this out.The radiating stomach pain into the shoulders area could mean a gall bladder attack especially after eating is troublesome. Take care. SW RNP

Answer 4

u need to go to the hospital or the doctor. it could be serious

Answer 5

hiatal hernia or gallballer attack...you need to see a doctor right away.