I have lower right abdomen pain. It hurts mainly when I cough from alot of cong!
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It acts up a little when turnong over in bed. Just worse when I have to cough. Do you think this is just a pulled muscle or what
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CONSULT YOUR DR.
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need to be more specific.. how old are you, how long has it been happening, does it feel like a pulled muscle, etc.
Might be just strained muscles, or a slight swelling. I get that when I'm ovulating sometimes but it does make me wonder sometimes if it's my appendix. If you really can't handle the pain, get help.
Could be a venereal disease marching up toward your kidneys.seriously.
I get this occasionally. I even went to a Hospital thinking it may be a hernia of some sort, but they found nothing. It was actually extremely severe pain for several days to the point where I couldn't walk or move much. It went away and flares up every few years. No idea what it is but man is it painful especially when coughing
The cause of abdominal problems can be hard to pinpoint. Sometimes minor and serious abdominal problems start with the same symptoms. Fortunately, most abdominal problems are minor, and home treatment is all that is needed.
Many times the exact cause of abdominal pain is difficult to determine. The severity of your pain, its location, and other symptoms you have may help determine what is causing the pain.
Generalized pain occurs in half of the abdomen or more. Generalized pain can occur with many different illnesses and will usually go away without medical treatment. Indigestion and the stomach flu are common problems that can cause generalized abdominal pain. Home treatment may help relieve some of the discomfort. Generalized mild pain or crampy pain that becomes more severe over several hours may be a symptom of a blockage of the intestines (bowel obstruction).
Localized pain is located in one area of the abdomen. Localized pain that comes on suddenly and is getting worse is more likely to be a symptom of a serious problem. The pain of appendicitis may start as generalized pain but often localizes to one area of the abdomen. The pain from gallbladder disease or peptic ulcer disease often starts in one area of the abdomen and remains in the same location. Localized pain that gradually becomes more severe may be a symptom of inflammation of an abdominal organ.
Cramping, which can be very painful, is rarely serious if it is relieved by passing gas or a stool. Many women have cramping pain with their periods. Unless it gets worse, lasts for longer than 24 hours, or localizes, generalized cramping pain is usually not cause for concern. Cramping that starts suddenly with diarrhea or other minor health problems can be quite painful but is usually not serious.
Occasionally, severe pain that develops suddenly may be a symptom of rupture of the stomach or intestines (perforation), torsion of the testicle or ovary, a kidney stone, gallbladder disease, or blood flow problems. The pain caused by appendicitis or gallbladder disease may increase with movement or coughing. Pain that increases with movement or coughing and does not appear to be caused by strained muscles is more likely to be a symptom of a serious problem. A visit to a health professional is usually needed when severe abdominal pain comes on suddenly, or new and different mild pain slowly becomes more severe over several hours or days.
After a minor abdominal injury, pain, nausea, or vomiting may occur but usually improves in a few minutes. Pain and other symptoms that continue, increase, or develop following an injury may mean an abdominal organ has been damaged.
Many medications can cause abdominal pain. Some medications also cause side effects, such as constipation, that can make abdominal pain worse.
Review the Emergencies and Check Your Symptoms sections to determine if and when you need to see a health professional
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