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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Tenderness In The Abdomen

Posted on Wed, 2 Aug 2017

Question: Getting over virus that caused severe cough. Now have extreme tenderness lower abdomen almost center but slightly to the left. Could this be a hernia from violent coughing spells?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Intestinal colic more likely, still further details will clear more .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Pain seems more of intestinal colic from severe cough , less likely hernia .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Any obvious swelling noticeable in groin above the surface when cough .
2. Straining at bowel movements .
3. Pain details - type , frequency , aggravating , relieving factors , located at only
one area or how much part of abdomen is involved .
4. Associated vomiting .
5. Medicines for cough control .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (21 hours later)

No swelling or bruising, no bowel straining. Pain is constant but feels more like an internal bruise or tenderness, not a sharp pain. Does not subside, stretching hurts but seems to relieve it a little. About 1/4 of abdomen toward left side, hurts when cough. No vomiting. Taking Mucinix DM, Tessalon pearls and nasal spray

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No seeming signs of hernia at present .suggestions provided here.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the details .

* No seeming hernia signs at present .

* Recommendations for now

- Take vigorous control of cough on priority basis .
- Continue current medications .
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil 3 times a day .
- Herbal support with XXXXXXX leaves, honey .
- Avoid weight lifting , excess stretching , bending more till possible .
- Dietary control for cough management .
- Maintain internal discomfort chart with progress of cough , it is improving with
control of cough fine , if persistent take an appointment for ultrasound of
abdomen & pelvis to rule out any other internal condition .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for any further assistance .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards dear take care .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D