Chronic Abdominal Pain

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I am having a continued dull pain at my solar plexus area. It is also somewhat tender or is a little painful when i press this area. I do not know if my breathing i related to this but sometimes it seems i can not draw a satisfying deep breath. This started to be a constant dull pain just a few weeks ago. I was hoping that it would simply go away but it has not.  Is there any suggestions about this?

Gender: Male
How tall are you (feet and inches)?: 5' 8.5"
What is your weight in pounds?: 194
How old are you?: 65
How long has this been going on?: A week or two
Check all symptoms you are currently experiencing:
Difficulty Breathing
Chest Pain
Palpitations
Respiratory

What have you done so far to remedy this condition?

 I have just taken pain relievers ( otc ) for the pain.

Please list any chronic medical problems and also list any prior surgery: In 2004 i had two stints put in after a heart attack.

Please list any medication allergies that you have : : none that i know of
Please list any medications you are currently taking (and dosage if known) :: sotolol 80mg twice daily
lisinopril 20mg once a day
asprin once a day
When was your last menstrual cycle?: Now
Are you currently using or do you have a history of tobacco use?: No
Are you currently using or do you have a history of illegal drug use?: No
Please describe your alcohol consumption :: Never

Top three questions?

The pain, the cause, the seriousness. The reason for the tenderness when i press there, the shortness of breath

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Sir, 

I hate to tell you this but with your age and your prior heart problems this could be anything from a simple stomach irritation or ulcer to an aortic aneurysm in your abdomen. The first is of little concern except for the pain it is causing you, but an abdominal aneurysm if not diagnosed can rupture and kill you. There is simply no other option for you but to see your doctor and get an exam and some tests run. You might try some over the counter antacids to see if that helps, but even if it does this does nothing to tell us that we have solved the riddle. Abdominal pain complaints are very difficult to figure out in general and that is why, if you go tot he ER with a complaint of abdominal pain, you are very likely to get a CT Scan.... there are simply to many possible causes, some dangerous, to make a diagnosis based on story alone, and even story and exam is rarely enough to make a diagnosis. I am sorry but you need to get with your doctor as soon as possible. Today would be best. If you do not have a doctor then you will need to go to the ER. I hope you get better soon and please do tell us what this ends up being, but this needs professional evaluation as soon as possible.