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I have had mild lower right abdominal pain for a couple of weeks now. Is it due to a hernia?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male, and I weigh 200 lbs. I do not smoke. I exercise and eat fairly healthily. Lately, I have been eating an extremely high-fiber diet with a lot of beans or psyllium husk and oatmeal. I have had mild lower right abdominal pain for a couple of weeks now. I though... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the details and the attached lab reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) thoroughly. I agree with your doctor, that it is likely a muscle strain. Your blood reports are within normal limits, except ALT (alanine transaminase), wh... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing throbbing pain on the left side of my abdomen along the line of my hip bone. It is tender to the touch and worsens when active. Sometimes I also feel pain down my left leg and aching pain in my left testicle. It started after lifting a heavy object, with lower back pai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is a possibility that you can be suffering from muscular pain or nerve compression. Get an ultrasound abdomen done for a proper diagnosis of hernia. I also want you to answer the below-mentioned questions. Do you feel any bulge in... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had gallbladder surgery almost 20 years ago and still have an 8-inch scar showing it. It twitched lately, and I can feel it when my shirt rubs up against it. This has happened before, but just for approximately two days. I am on the following medications: Lisinopril, Carvedilol, and C... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please provide the following information so that we can get to the bottom of your problem: Based on the size of the scar, I believe that was an open gallbladder surgery rather than a keyhole. How long has the twitching been going on? Is this after you have moved anyth... Read Full »