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Q: Pain in central abdomen
asked by: jbutler on May 4th, 2009
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I have been experiencing digestive issues for a month or more now and I know I should go to the doctor but I am at college and haven't had the time, though I think I am going to go when I get home in a week.

Anyways, the pain occurs every time I digest, it is sharp knife like jabs but not debilitating. My stool contains food every time, mainly the size of oats, but yesterday there were small pieces of broccoli. I am a vegan and have been for a year, not sure if this could be a vitamin deficiency, I went to the doctor a month and a half ago to get my blood tested but she told me she would call if there were problems; no call. Right now the pain is in my central abdomen, above the belly button; radiating outwards. After researching I realize this could be the pancreas but I am not a heavy drinker and I haven't drank alcohol in months. There are too many stomach diseases to pin point on my own but I was wondering if anyone has had this pain and any input.

I also have really low blood pressure and sometimes experience chest pain as well.
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MandMs
replied on May 5th, 2009
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Central abdominal pain located above the belly button, and pain that is aggravated by food consumption, is suggestive for stomach lining inflammation (gastritis) or stomach lining damage (stomach ulcer).
Make a regular blood test, too!
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