Why Do I Have Severe Pain Going All Around My Mid Section Which Hurts While Walking Or Lying Down?

Posted on Fri, 11 Feb 2022

Question: I have severe pain going all around my mid section from my stomach to my back. It hurts to walk and lay down

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please specify.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I need to more about your symptoms:
1) When and how did it start? Abruptly, gradually?
2) Is the pain constant or intermittent?
3) Does the pain radiate?
4) Is it located primarily in your abdomen, with radiating pain to the back or vice versa?
5) Do you experience vomit/nausea?
6) Are your stools normal or watery, or do you feel constipated?
7) Do you have fever?
8) Have you experienced anything like this before?
9) Have you undergone any blood tests, radiology or the like for this condition?

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Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (47 minutes later)

It started on Monday and then went away for a bit. Bowel movements are normal. I have not had this pressure system before. It seems like it's all around from the stomach to the back not really radiating from one point to another. I have not had any tests done. We currently don't have insurance since my husband lost his job in March.

I do not have a fever. A little nausea but that's it. It feels like I'm a big balloon. It has slightly subsided for now so I am going to work. I will be off this afternoon to check for your opinion.

Do you have an opinion as to what it could be? Still not good today.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Is your abdomen distended?

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,

You wrote you feel like a balloon. Is your abdomen distended?

Awaiting...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (2 hours later)

I guess it's possible. I don't know. It hurts like it's been hit from the inside and goes to the back. Tender to the touch. Definitely can't push on it.

I need the pain to go away.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should go to the ER.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

A distended abdomen in addition to abdominal pain can be many things. Irrespective of the cause, you should definitely see a doctor.

I mainly suspect diverticulitis, a completely benign condition were small "hernias" in the large bowel wall get inflamed and cause pain and often abdominal distension.

Pancreatitis is another possibility, and this is often caused by either gallstones or excessive alcohol intake (if at all do).

So, it's recommended to go to the ER for a prompt check-up and analysis first.

Regards

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