What is causing this??

[Hello113]

I've got persistent upper abdominal pain. Between my sternum and my belly button all the way across. Paracetamol and buscopan don't help. Dont want to take any NSAIDs as they can be harsh on your tummy. Going to the toilet normally. Haven't eaten anything different.

What's your AIBU?

You'd be better off posting in General Health.

If it's persistent pain, and you're going to the toilet normally, then I'd make an appointment with your GP.

You get more replies on here. It's common for people to post on this thread.

Gallstones
Pancreas issues
Ibs

I have ibs, I have pain anywhere from sternum to below belly button, left, right, central. Sometimes with bowel issues sometimes wind.

Which is the wrong place for specific questions. That's why MN created all the different boards that they have.

Yabu to post here , instead of general health or even chat at a push

The pain sounds like a gall bladder type thing

See a dr, it could be anything from constipation or gall stones or an ulcer or pancreatitis or gastritis or liver problems to an aneurysm or cancer.

Thank you for your input.

I did answer your question though @Hello113

Intercostal rib pain? I had similar very sore in sternum. Only thing that touched it was ibruprofen and it healed on its own.

Gastritis?

Oh come on, you’re just being obtuse and have been on here long enough to know that lots of posters use aibu for a quicker response, as OP has had already.

Gall bladder?

Indeed. And it's really irritating.

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Reflux? Try some omprezalone and see if it helps.

Chat would be better if she/he doesn’t want to post in GH.

You're doing sterling work.

I know. Get over it!