<human>: I have a sharp stabbing pain right above my belly button but below my chest bone. It feels like Im extremely hungry but I have eaten food to satisfy that, and it wont go away! I feel very weak. The pains come in waves, and when they happen I find it almost hard to breath. The pain also radiates to my upper back. I have no idea what this could be.
<bot>: It is likely that you have a stomach ulcer or maybe just an erosion. See your doctor. What to expect: Your doctor will first do an EKG to rule out a heart problem as it can rarely present as abdominal pain. If you are over 50 years of age, your doctor will suggest an endoscopy i.e. putting a tube down your throat and taking pictures of your stomach. He will then treat you accordingly. If you are less than 50, your doctor will start you on an anti-acid Chat Doctor.  And follow you up for the next 2 weeks. He will also recommend dietary changes and habits that you may have that could exacerbate your problem.