Pain between the chest and pelvic regions is called abdomen or abdominal pain. The common causes of abdominal pain are constipation, diarrhea, stomach infection, acid reflux, stress, and vomiting. Appendicitis, gallbladder stone, and kidney stones result in severe abdominal pain.
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I developed sudden left upper-sided abdominal pain and stiffness. What can cause it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old married female who developed sudden pain in the upper left abdomen this morning. The pain gradually increased with stiffness in the upper left abdominal muscles. Also, I take the tablet Thyronorm 50 for thyroid my thyroid issues. Please give your suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. After carefully analyzing the history provided, I want to let you know there is nothing to worry about. Secondly, please answer the following questions: 1. Do you have gastric problems or problems related to yo... Read Full »
I delivered my baby last month and got my period this month, but I have bleeding with lochia. Why?
Query: Hello Doctor, I am a 27-year-old female weighing 64 kg. I delivered my baby last month and got my period this month. I have pain and bleeding with lochia. I am taking Faa-20 iron supplements once a day, prescribed by my gynecologist. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you answer the following questions: 1. How do you know it is lochia? 2. Did you see any sacs or membranes? I also suggest you do the following tests to check your pregnancy status: 1. Serum beta-hCG test 2. Transvaginal scan. I... Read Full »
My mother is obese and has arthritis, abdominal pain, and gas. Do you have any suggestions?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother woke this morning with left abdominal pain, primarily upon moving or getting out of bed or chair. She is obese and has a wedge pillow to keep her knees flexed due to spinal arthritis. Unfortunately, her left leg was off the wedge due to a muscle sprain. She had diverticular atta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. To begin with, I believe the pain is in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. Is this pain still present, or has it subsided completely? Was there a reaction to the tablet of Buscopan (Hyoscine butyl bromide), and does this increase with... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a solution for gallstones.
Query: Hello doctor, Four days ago, I was admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. I was given Oramorph, Codeine and Paracetamol. I was told that it was most likely a flare up of my gallbladder stones and that the pain would last for a maximum of 12 hours. I underwent an ultrasound scan the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The nature and characteristics of abdominal pain suggest that it might be related to gallstones. Generally, such severe abdominal pain occurs in gallstones. If a small stone migrates into bile duct from the gallbladder or if the gallstone gets stuck in the narrowed... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I get stomach pain occasionally. Sometimes it will be severe and go automatically after two to three hours. I thought it was a gas problem, but I do not eat anything that causes gas. I am 44 years old and five feet and four inches tall.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Where exactly the pain occurs, in the upper or lower abdomen? Is there any white discharge or burning urination? Most probably, it is acidity and gastritis. Do you also have nausea, bloating, burping, increased pain from food, acidic water feeling in your throat, or ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have had an undiagnosed chronic condition for at least 27 years, having no success getting help. The symptoms are gut discomfort (inflammation), bloating, rheumatic stiffness, crackling of joints head to toe, and general malaise. However, I recently made an amazing and positive discover... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It would help if you were examined personally, but from your symptoms actually, you are suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. So I would suggest tablet Rifaximin 550 mg twice daily plus tablet Amitriptyline 10 mg with Esomeprazole and Levo... Read Full »
I have been experiencing abdominal pain on and off for the past few days. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing abdominal pain for the past few days. The pain comes and goes away. The last few days have been a little harder to go to the bathroom, but that is the only other symptom. I am not under any medication, and I do not have any medical history. Why so? Please help ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Abdominal pain is a common problem and can have many different causes. Some of the most common causes include digestive issues, such as constipation or indigestion. It could also be due to a more serious issue l... Read Full »
I feel a slight pain around my abdomen and blood when I am done urinating. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 33-year-old female, my weight is 55 kg, and my height is 4.5 feet. I have a regular menstrual cycle, but I recently noticed that each time I pee and when I am almost done, I feel a slight pain around my abdomen. Hope it will not be a medical issue when I am pregnant. The last time I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Make sure that you are not pregnant by having serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a blood pregnancy test. If it comes positive, then have a transvaginal scan immediately to know whether you need ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female weighing 45 kg. I am experiencing pain in my left lower abdomen and around my hip and fatigue. I also have a discharge. I do not take any medications. However, the doctor found a red color in the cervix and advised a test. What diseases could I be suffering fr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send me detailed information regarding your issue. 1. Is there any history of a recent fall or hit? 2. Are your periods overdue? 3. Does the discharge have any smell or color? 4. Any intermenstrual or post-coital bleed? 5. How long will the pain last? And is... Read Full »
What is your opinion about my symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I used to have mild abdominal pain in the lower right part of the stomach. I was diagnosed with PPD six months ago and continued my regular medicine (no ATD). Since then, I occasionally get severe pain at the very same location and it lasts for around 4 to 6 hours. This pain was not regul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please explain if you have any other symptoms, bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea), consistency of stool, blood or mucus in stool, appetite and fever? If you have increased frequency of stool, loose stool and mucus in stool, then there might be possible Croh... Read Full »