Hi ! ,, l am having problems with my upper left abdomin stomach muscles or cramps u can call it,, every time l cough l get this wicked sharp pain ,,in which also gives me breathing problems,, seems to be getting worst,,l am a 57 yr old ,type 2 diabetic .
HI. The sharp pain in the upper abdomen as described by you can be due to muscle sprain. But it is important to rule out the fracture of rib/s in the underlying the area of pain as you are having breathing problem. An X-ray for the ribs with knowledge by the technician is required. As also an X-ray of the chest to rule out any pleurisy problem. Both are common, and can be easily produced as you have a diabetes too. I would advise such a patient to consult a Chest Physician for clinical examination and further management.