Hi Michienycstyle. It is always advisable to follow up with your family doctor afterwards. Remember that teh ER is only focused on excluding serious and life threatening conditions, like a lung or heart problem as you mention. You doctor will then follow through and possibly run further investigations into your symptoms. From what you describe, it may be important to consider conditions like a hiatal hernia. Please note that this is not a diagnosis but just a suggestion. Your doctor will be able to advise you further about other possible conditions beyond a hiatal hernia.

Hi Daniel. Sometimes upper abdominal symptoms can be linked to cardiac conditions which becomes more of a concern as you get older. It is difficult to advise you any further considering that you have sought medical attention and no abnormality was detected with a CT scan. Conditions like pancreatitis and gallstones could to some extent be responsible for these symptoms. It is advisable to have it reassessed by another doctor.

Hi Dan. A bit difficult to say for sure. Remember that there are many organs in the abdominal cavity, even on the left side. Yes, it could be the kidney. The only way to know for sure is to have her assessed by a medical professional. After considering other symptoms that may be present and the findings of a physical examination, the doctor may then request further tests and scans to confirm the diagnosis. Pain on its own can be misleading at times.

HI Sherry. There are many possible causes for pain in this area as you can see from the article above. This could be your kidney but there is also the possibility of cardiac (heart problems), a hiatal hernia and so on. The only way to know for sure is to see a doctor and you will possibly need to undergo further diagnostic investigation to confirm the underlying cause. Speak to your doctor and he/she will advise you accordingly.

Hi Kathryn. Given his age, it would be best that he speaks to a doctor as soon as possible. While this may not seem serious, it could be a problem that may worsen over time and lead to complications. This does seem to be more musculoskeletal but the only way to know for sure is to have the necessary diagnostic investigations that his doctor will advise.