Question 1

bleeding on 11/17-18, last sex 11/3 pms symptoms before bleeding, now hardness on r side of abdomen, negative hpt's. could i still be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy unlikely: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, or medications. A correctly done urine test gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened) or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon.

Question 2

30yr f, abdominal bloating and pain and sometimes hardness on the left side, no period for 2yrs after baby, very infrequent stools. any advice?

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Constipation: Initial management in the treatment of constipation include dietary fiber and bulk-forming laxatives such as psyllium or methylcellulose, together with adequate fluids. Forpatients who do not respond poorly to fiber, an osmotic laxative could be tried. Other options include stool softeners, stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl, senna).

Question 3

i have a egg sized hardness in my lower left abdomen. it's been there about 5 or 6 months and isn't painful. what should i do?

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Lipoma?: Could be a few things.  It is potentially something bad and so I would go and get it looked at by the GP to decide what to do bout it if anything.

Question 4

how do you get rid of abdominal hardness?

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Confusing: It depends on what is causing "abdominal hardness." this is not a common description, so if you have this, you need to be examined by a doctor to see what is going on.

Question 5

is hardness at the lower abdomen normal in pregnancy?

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It depends: It depends on the stage of pregnancy and other factors (pain, bleeding, tender to touch, comes and goes, midline or on the side).

Question 6

does uti cause hardness in lower abdomen and pelvic area?

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UTI: Not usually. If this is happening to you, go and see your doctor and be examined and evaluated.  Good luck.

Question 7

what causes swollen or hardness in the lower abdomen before menstruation and after menstruation is soften or normal?

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: You may be feeling your uterus. Just prior and during menstruation, the uterus begins mild contractions that allow for the expelling of the uterine lining. You may experience these as cramps and swelling or hardness in the lower abdomen.

Question 8

i keep getting hardness and swelling in my lower abdomen, i'm not gassy or constipated, it often feels like i'm really full, any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Possibilities are from nothing to things like a full bladder if you retain urine, large uterus, fluid in abdominal wall or inside. Bloating is nonspecific and makes me think of gastritis which could make your stomach feel full, make you burpy and have indigestion. Some problems in small intestine could also cause bloating. As you can see,  you need a good consultation with a doctor.

Question 9

deep rumbling in lower abdomen. diarrhea. some pain. bloating.. hardness when i poke on my lower abdomen. feeling full. ibs?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Constipation can produce all of these things . The workup and recommendations is totally related to the patient's age. Under age 40, it is most certainly constipation or IBS. If over 40, then additional workup, such as colonoscopy would be recommended to make sure something else isnt going on.

Question 10

had incisional hernia abdominal wall repair w mesh 2018 after open gallbladder surgery 2016. i have pain, stiffness, heaviness ever since. i have pain, felt hardness from coughing while sleeping a few times. has it recurred? what tests can be done?

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Many: Abdominal pain of sudden onset, severe, associated with  Bleeding,fever chills vomiting weight loss or dehydration requires urgent medical evaluation to check for emergency type issues. Like appendicitis GI bleeding diverticulitis cancer 
You need to get specific advice from your physician or a physician in person testing can include CAT scans MRIs ultrasound lab work

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Bleeding on 11/17-18, last sex 11/3 pms symptoms before bleeding, now hardness on r side of abdomen, negative hpt's. could i still be pregnant?

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30yr f, abdominal bloating and pain and sometimes hardness on the left side, no period for 2yrs after baby, very infrequent stools. any advice?

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I have a egg sized hardness in my lower left abdomen. it's been there about 5 or 6 months and isn't painful. what should i do?

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How do you get rid of abdominal hardness?

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Is hardness at the lower abdomen normal in pregnancy?

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Does uti cause hardness in lower abdomen and pelvic area?

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What causes swollen or hardness in the lower abdomen before menstruation and after menstruation is soften or normal?

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I keep getting hardness and swelling in my lower abdomen, i'm not gassy or constipated, it often feels like i'm really full, any ideas?

A member asked:

Deep rumbling in lower abdomen. diarrhea. some pain. bloating.. hardness when i poke on my lower abdomen. feeling full. ibs?

A member asked:

Had incisional hernia abdominal wall repair w mesh 2018 after open gallbladder surgery 2016. i have pain, stiffness, heaviness ever since. i have pain, felt hardness from coughing while sleeping a few times. has it recurred? what tests can be done?

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