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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Abdomen While Sleeping?

wHEN i'M SLEEPING i WAKE UP TO HORRIBLE PAINS IN THE CENTER OF MY LOWER ABDOMINE. I AM 58 YR OLD MALE IN GOOD HEALTH ALTHOUGH I DO SMOKE. IT STARTED A MONTH AGO. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M SLEEPING AND IT WAKES ME UP. THERE ARE UNBEARABLE AND I HAVE TO LAY ON MY STOMACH TO STOP THE PAIN AND BE ABLE TO GO BACK TO SLEEP. I DON'T EAT BEFORE BED TIME.

Mon, 7 May 2018
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Hello,

There are many reasons behind such pain while sleeping like-

1) Muscle spasm
2) Tendon issues
3) Intestine colic
4) Altered motility, and gut flora disturbances
5) Others.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Abdomen While Sleeping?

Hello, There are many reasons behind such pain while sleeping like- 1) Muscle spasm 2) Tendon issues 3) Intestine colic 4) Altered motility, and gut flora disturbances 5) Others. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel