Question 1

how long does it usually take for abdominal muscle strain to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It will depend on the cause of the strain, the degree of the strain and how you treat it following the strain.  What medications you are on may have an effect as well as your general state of health.  Usually a strain to an abdominal wall will be healed in 1-3 weeks.  Do you have an abdominal wall hernia or oher hernia?  This could be a cause of continued pain.

Question 2

what's abdominal muscle strain usually from?

Accepted Answer

Balanced muscles: Over exertion or too rapid an exertion of the abdominal muscles (muscles in the front of the abdomen without an effective counter balance of the muscles of the posterior abdomen

Question 3

what are the symptoms of an abdominal muscle strain from situp?

Accepted Answer

Pain, heat, swelling: Anterior abdominal muscle pain, swelling,  bruising, heat, .

Question 4

do i have abdominal muscle strain or hernia?i had pain when i was workingout my abs and its been almost 3 weeks now. pain is better but still there.

Accepted Answer

Strain vs mild tear: You may have a abdominal muscle strain or partial tear. Evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon would be indicated.

Question 5

possible abdominal muscle strain from doing sit-ups.  like an ache (no sharp pain, no bulge) that is daily, but not constant.  the area does not hurt when pressed.  going on three months.  getting us in a few weeks.  could it be something else?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: While it is possible, it would be unusual to have abdominal pain from muscle strain for so long unless you are really doing strenuous exercises. I agree with getting an ultrasound and getting evaluated further.

Question 6

i had thought i had some abdominal muscle strain, but now my belly button hurts. inside and when i touch it. i thought maybe it needed cleaned so i tried that. not feeling any better. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

: Observe for now but go to ER if one or more of these symptom occur: fever, nausea/vomit, diffused abdominal pain or pain moving to the right lower quadrant (the area between the navel and the right pelvis). Do not try to clean and manipulate the navel in the mean time. Take care.

Question 7

how long does an abdominal muscle sprain take to heal?

Accepted Answer

4-8 wks: Depends on the severity of your abdominal muscle sprain( and be sure that is your correct dx). Like any other signifigant muscle sprain it may take as little as 3-4 weeks or as long as 8 weeks to heal. Good luck!

Question 8

can muscle strain in the abdominals cause a shaking feeling inside a person?

Accepted Answer

: Any strain and stress means release of fright and flight chemicals like adrenaline in the body. So, yes.

Question 9

have had a dull pain in lower right back and abdomen for 3-4 days. not bad, just barely noticeable and no other symptoms. could it be a muscle strain on the side?

Accepted Answer

: Could be. A muscle strain should improve in a few days. If it does not improve or gets worse, it would be prudent to see a doctor to exclude organ pathology as the cause.
One possibility is kidney stones. Drink enough water so your urine is mostly colorless.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

i had a muscle strain on my right side abdomen it's almost 3 weeks now and the pain is still there what can i do?

Accepted Answer

: Sometimes it takes a while for a muscle strain to resolve, especially if you continue to exercise. You should rest the area as much as possible. If it is still bothering you, see your doctor for evaluation. Heat to the area might help. Best of luck to you!

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Do i have abdominal muscle strain or hernia?i had pain when i was workingout my abs and its been almost 3 weeks now. pain is better but still there.

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Possible abdominal muscle strain from doing sit-ups. like an ache (no sharp pain, no bulge) that is daily, but not constant. the area does not hurt when pressed. going on three months. getting us in a few weeks. could it be something else?

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I had thought i had some abdominal muscle strain, but now my belly button hurts. inside and when i touch it. i thought maybe it needed cleaned so i tried that. not feeling any better. any ideas?

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How long does an abdominal muscle sprain take to heal?

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Can muscle strain in the abdominals cause a shaking feeling inside a person?

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Have had a dull pain in lower right back and abdomen for 3-4 days. not bad, just barely noticeable and no other symptoms. could it be a muscle strain on the side?

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I had a muscle strain on my right side abdomen it's almost 3 weeks now and the pain is still there what can i do?

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