why does my upper abdomen hurt when i lay down?
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Common causes. Share on Pinterest Nighttime stomach pain may be caused by eating close to bedtime, acid reflux, or GERD. Digestive problems are considered the most common cause of stomach pain at night.
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Round ligament pain At this time, your uterus is continuing its rapid growth. You should be able to feel the top of it just above your pelvic bone. As a result, you may start to experience sharp lower abdominal pains called round ligament pain when you get up or shift positions too quickly.
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Summary. Stomach pain when breathing is often due to a problem with the diaphragm or other muscles or tissues in the chest cavity rather than the stomach itself. Causes can include diaphragm injuries, hiatal hernia, pregnancy, GERD, and pleurisy.
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A stomach ulcer, which is sometimes called peptic ulcer, often causes burning stomach pain. The pain may grow worse when your stomach is full or when stomach acid is present. That means the pain is often worse between meals and at night.
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The most likely culprit may be biliary colic. Pain is sudden and often gets worse. You usually feel that pain in the abdomen, right under the right ribs or the center of your abdomen. Pain may be “referred” or felt in the right shoulder blade.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, sleeping on your stomach places a strain on your back and spine. This is because most of your weight is in the middle of your body. This makes it difficult to maintain a neutral spine position when you're sleeping. Stress on the spine increases stress on other structures in your body.
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Pain in the upper stomach Pain just under the ribs is common in later pregnancy because your baby is growing and the uterus is pushing up under the ribs.
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This may be due to regurgitating food up your esophagus. It may also be the pressure of the food in your stomach pressing down on your diaphragm. Your diaphragm separates your stomach from your lungs. Sitting up for a few hours until you digest the food can often relieve this uncomfortable feeling.
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People can experience pain under the ribs in the upper left abdomen for many reasons. Some possible causes include gastrointestinal issues and conditions or injuries that affect certain organs in the upper left side of the body. The rib cage attaches to the breastbone and spine, and the ribs protect many vital organs.
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In contrast, the pain caused by a gallbladder problem can be felt at the middle or upper right section of the abdomen. In some cases, it can radiate to other areas of the body like the chest or the back. People with acid reflux may notice that the pain worsens when they're lying down or bending over.
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You might have burning or pain in the upper part of your stomach, too. It's indigestion, also called dyspepsia. Indigestion is often a sign of an underlying problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, or gallbladder disease, rather than a condition of its own.
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Abdominal (belly) pain. Vague discomfort in the abdomen, usually above the navel. A sense of fullness in the upper abdomen after eating a small meal. Heartburn or indigestion.
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It starts with the spine According to the Mayo Clinic, sleeping on your stomach places a strain on your back and spine. This is because most of your weight is in the middle of your body. This makes it difficult to maintain a neutral spine position when you're sleeping.
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Lying on your back puts too much pressure on key blood vessels, slowing circulation, and lying on your stomach puts pressure on your expanding uterus. The left side is best for relieving pressure on the liver and improving circulation. Oops!
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3. Sleep with your upper body elevated. When you lay flat in bed, your throat and stomach are basically at the same level, making it easy for stomach acids to flow up your esophagus, causing heartburn.
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Pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs that can inflame your air sacs and fill them with fluid or pus. It can be mild to life-threatening. Pneumonia can lead to chest pain when you breathe or cough, which may cause pain in either side of your upper abdomen.
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Gallstones. Gallstones are solid deposits of bile and other digestive fluid that form in your gallbladder, a four-inch, pear-shaped organ that's located right below your liver. They're one of the most common causes of pain on the right side of your upper abdomen. Gallstones may not always lead to symptoms.