Question 1

am 27. bloating daily for 8 months now, abdominal pain especially when i sit down, increased abdominal girth and feeling full quickly. ovarian cancer?

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Worrying  re cancer: Worrying about developing cancer is common, but the risk of getting ovarian cancer is low. If you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, then you should check with your doctor and have an ultrasound done to look for swelling of the ovaries or fluid collection in the abdomen. Hepatitis or other liver disease could be a serious alternative diagnosis, but start with blood tests and an us.

Question 2

how can i increase my abdominal strength and durability?

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Exercise: By doing abdominal strengthening exercises such as sit-up, crunches in a repetious manner over time will strengthen your abdominal  muscle.

Question 3

with an appendicitis, is the pain consistent or does it come and go? i'm having sharp pains in my lower right abdominal area. they have come and gone for about a week. but today, the pain has increased and ongoing and it moves from the front to the back.

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Appendicitis : Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, which is an outpouching from the large intestine.  This usually occurs from blockage of the opening of the appendix, usually from a fecolith in adults, and often from a viral infection in children.

While there are variations of the presentation of the symptoms of appendicitis, in general, the first symptom is often an aching pain that begins around your belly button (navel).  The pain may be minor at first, but it becomes more sharp and severe. Your appetite will be reduced and you may have nausea, vomiting, and a low fever.

As the swelling in the appendix increases, the pain will shift to your right lower abdomen, to a point right above the appendix (called mcburney's point). This most often occurs 12 to 24 hours after the illness starts.  Over the next few hours, there may be increased pain when you walk, cough or move. You may prefer to lie still because sudden movement causes pain.

As the infection worsens, the risk for your appendix ruptures, spilling the contents of the colon and infected appendix in to abdominal cavity leading to peritonitis, increasing the risk of complications and death.

Although your presentation is not classical for appendicitis, there are many other causes of abdominal pain, if you are having worsening pain, you should be seen by a physician for additional testing, including blood work, urine testing, ultrasound or ct scan.

Question 4

i've had lower abdominal pains for 6 days now, they come and go throughout the day. when i do experience these pains they slowly increase intensity.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: There can be many causes of this pain . Your doctor can take a more thorough history and do a physical exam and lab tests or blood work if necessary to diagnose and treat your pain.

Question 5

i have a consist pain in my lower right abdomen close to my hip. when pressure is applied the pain increases and when standing ?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Right lower quadrant pain is commonly caused by an appendicitis.  Ovarian problerms common in females.  Other possibilities include kidney stone, diverticulitis or colitis.

Question 6

a blow to the upper right abdomen  just beneath the rib cage, pain is mild and constance, the pain increases when i bend over or lay down going 2years?

Accepted Answer

Likely not in abdome: Pain likely due to inflammation in rib cage called costochondritis and not in the abdomen.

Question 7

why do some upper abdominal pains increase at night ?

Accepted Answer

When lying down?: Upper abdominal pain can be from "acid", such as stomach ulcers, just gastritis with no ulcer, or reflux (heartburn). Reflux worsens when a person is lying down and/or has a full stomach. Sometimes there is an ulcer in the first part of the small intestine. Infection with h. Pylori bacteria can lead to stomach ulcer pains. The primary care doctor or the G.I. Specialist can try various therapies.

Question 8

daily my abdomen bloats & weight increases by 1kg, not overeating, reasonably active.  why?

Accepted Answer

Weight: Body fat increases with age physiologically. You have to strike a balance with healthy low calorie diet and exercise.

Question 9

how can i get admitted to the hospital for increased abdominal pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: There are several criterias you have to meet to be admitted to the hospital
1the symptoms or diagnosis and acuity and reason why it can not be managed at home like dehudration requiring IV fluids etc.
2 plan for treatment to be given in hospital like IV fluids/surgery/pain meds
3anticipated complications and inhospital observation
most of admissions for abdominal pain  done after screening in er.

Question 10

why does my upper abdomen pain increase with sitting?

Accepted Answer

Specifics please: In what position do you feel worse? What is the quality of pain--sharp, stabbing, pressure, bloating, gasiness? When you experience discomfort does the pain move or stay in one place?  Duration pain lasts?  Is pain deep or superficial? Have you seen blood with stool or change in bowels? Any chance of pregnancy (sexually active)? Any bladder/uti symptoms? Need this info to better help you.

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Am 27. bloating daily for 8 months now, abdominal pain especially when i sit down, increased abdominal girth and feeling full quickly. ovarian cancer?

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How can i increase my abdominal strength and durability?

A member asked:

With an appendicitis, is the pain consistent or does it come and go? i'm having sharp pains in my lower right abdominal area. they have come and gone for about a week. but today, the pain has increased and ongoing and it moves from the front to the back.

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I've had lower abdominal pains for 6 days now, they come and go throughout the day. when i do experience these pains they slowly increase intensity.

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I have a consist pain in my lower right abdomen close to my hip. when pressure is applied the pain increases and when standing ?

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A blow to the upper right abdomen just beneath the rib cage, pain is mild and constance, the pain increases when i bend over or lay down going 2years?

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Why do some upper abdominal pains increase at night ?

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Daily my abdomen bloats & weight increases by 1kg, not overeating, reasonably active. why?

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How can i get admitted to the hospital for increased abdominal pain?

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Why does my upper abdomen pain increase with sitting?

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