<human>: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  I am feeling a sore swollen gnawing discomfort in my upper left abdomen? I am taking Pariet for gastritis but dont recall this feeling..not pain just uncomfortable and think it woke me up last night
<bot>: Hi. The swollen, soreness and discomfort in the upper abdomen on the left side can be due to the problems of the colon / left kidney / Pancreatitis problems. To confirm I would advise you the following.:Get X-ray of the abdomen in the standing position. Ultrasonography will help us the most for diagnosis of Pancreatitis or left kidney problem like HY Chat Doctor. Relevant blood, urine and stool tests as per the clinical diagnosis after examination by a Surgeon will help to have a proper diagnosis. Colonoscopy may be needed. The treatment will depend upon the diagnosis hence made.