Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

i pulled a muscle in my lower back last night a noticed a bulge in my abdomen this morning with no pain at the bulge what could it be

Accepted Answer

Hernia: Many potential causes, but it is certainly possible that in the same injury in which you "pulled a muscle" in your back that you have also developed a hernia.  Hernias do not always have to be painful.  I would not hesitate to be seen, particularly if you develop abdominal pain or vomiting.

Question 8

held my urine 1-2hrs on a trip now 2 points of pain on each side of my lower abdomen, lower back and pain in upper right rib cage. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Check for UTI: It's possible you developed a urinary tract infection ( UTI ). Any change in frequency of urination? Please see a health care provider for examination and appropriate tests.

Question 9

i have a swollen rib cus i pulled a muscle excersising can the pain go to my back & also my lower abdomen ? (:

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pulled  muscles in the chest wall are connected to the muscles in  abdomen and upper back so it not unusual to get pain in other areas of upper back and  abdomen. I hope that helps good luck.

Question 10

i have lower abdomen pain, it's lasted days especially sharp pain when i life left leg up, my lower back is also starting to hurt now ?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexor: you have likely strained your hip flexor muscle. Please see your healthcare provider if the problem persists or worsens

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I pulled an abdominal muscle and now I have pain in the abdomen and lower back

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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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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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What's abdominal muscle strain usually from?

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

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

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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 pulled a muscle in my lower back last night a noticed a bulge in my abdomen this morning with no pain at the bulge what could it be

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Held my urine 1-2hrs on a trip now 2 points of pain on each side of my lower abdomen, lower back and pain in upper right rib cage. is this serious?

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I have a swollen rib cus i pulled a muscle excersising can the pain go to my back & also my lower abdomen ? (:

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I have lower abdomen pain, it's lasted days especially sharp pain when i life left leg up, my lower back is also starting to hurt now ?

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