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Left upper abdominal pain and blood in vomit

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I keep getting a really bad stabbing kind of pain in my left side just under my rib. and I get nausea regularly and have vomit up a little blood in my vomit and my face really swells up with red/purple spots around my eyes when I vomit. This has been going on for more than 6 months

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Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
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Hello,

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The symptoms you have mentioned are not highly specific for a diagnosis. There are several possibilities and all need urgent evaluation. You should not delay any further.

The major possibilities are cirrhosis, stomach ulcer, and bleeding disorder. You will require a set of baseline evaluation which should consist of (but not limited to )

1. Complete Blood Count
2. Peripheral Smear
3. Ultrasound abdomen
4. Endoscopy

The stabbing kind of pain could be due to an enlarged stomach or an ulcer. I know this might be overwhelming but I strongly recommend not to delay medical attention. Meanwhile avoid alcohol and spicy irritant foods. You can take an OTC anti ulcer medication like Prilosec once daily (before food ). This should help you to an extend. Hope this helps

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Thank you


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
Experience: 
MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University in December 2011
M.Med (Family Medicine) - TNMGR University, Chennai
MBA-MPH in Public Health in March 2016, SRM University
Finished AFIH in March 2016, SRM University
MRCP ( UK ), Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, June 2016
Fellowship in Diabetology from Martin Luther University in January 2017

Currently Resident Physician, in MD Radiodiagnosis - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
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