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Medical Conditions - Abdominal Muscle Sprain

Overusing, stretching, or exerting excessive force on the abdominal muscle causes abdominal muscle sprain. Such actions include inadvertent weight lifting, violent sneezing and coughing, sudden strenuous activity, and incorrect exercising technique. The sprain causes pain or muscle soreness and swelling with movement limitation or painful movements. Treatment includes ice pack application, adequate rest, and pain-relieving medications.

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What are the reasons for tenderness in the abdominal area?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are pleased to have you on board. This could probably be just muscular pain, which will improve with analgesics.

Can Seroquel cause abdominal rigidity and pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would like to know if he has abdominal pain or constipation.

Why does swelling in the hip seen after lifting heavy tiles?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears that you have an over use injury to your abdominal muscles. This happened during the heavy tile lifting.

Can my lower back pain be the result of a kidney problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lower back pain is mostly due to a muscular or spinal problem, and kidney pain is unlikely. Kidney pain is a colicky type.

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