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Can A Stabbing Pain In The Abdominal Area Be Caused By A Muscle Pull Or A Herniation?
this morning i sneezed while sitting on the side of the bed and immediately felt a stabbing pulling pain on the right side abdominal area. it was excruciating and now continues to hurt with deep breathes or bearing down. could i have pulled something, or maybe herniated something?
Hi. This can be either of these two possibilities. If hernia is there there can be an impulse/ bulge ( albeit small as this may be just a beginning) on coughing. In pulled muscle or hematoma formation this will not be there and the local pain can be more and local swelling can be felt which does not REDUCE on pressure on it. You may please consult a Surgeon to confirm what it is . and get a treatment accordingly
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Can A Stabbing Pain In The Abdominal Area Be Caused By A Muscle Pull Or A Herniation?
Hi. This can be either of these two possibilities. If hernia is there there can be an impulse/ bulge ( albeit small as this may be just a beginning) on coughing. In pulled muscle or hematoma formation this will not be there and the local pain can be more and local swelling can be felt which does not REDUCE on pressure on it. You may please consult a Surgeon to confirm what it is . and get a treatment accordingly