Question 1

fluttering and spasming in lower right abdomen where appendix and under sternum, again on right side. i can see the pulsing when i look at it. comes and goes for 2 days now. only mild pain/discomfort. do i have to worry about it or wait it out?

Accepted Answer

Wait it out: Likely minor muscle twitches or spasms

Question 2

after taking my daily medication i get a pain in the upper right quadrant of my abdomen. could this be a serious medical issue?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: I would recommend seeing a doctor. It is better to play it safe than sorry.

Question 3

i have gained a lot of weight in my abdomen area recently. should i get tested or is there medication that can assist?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal weight : It hard to answer this without an examination and more details. Is this from excess calories, a liver, kidney, or heart problem? Is it from protein malnutrition?  See a doctor

Question 4

what is the best medication to treat a spinal cord injury and spasticity?

Accepted Answer

4 major ones: Treating spinal cord injury is more about minimizing the amount of damage at the time of injury: Methylprednisolone may have some benefit, but studies are inconclusive. As for spasticity, four drugs are standard of care: baclofen, diazepam, tizanidine, & dantrolene. Each has benefits and drawbacks; they all come in generic. Some may require more than one drug, or the use of a drug pump device.

Question 5

earlier today, i took really strong pain medication and now my entire abdomen is in pain, i dont know what to do. ?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: You ask a question related to a medication but do not give the name of the med. Therefore, it is impossible to provide you with a specific answer. Abdominal pain needs evaluation. Go to an urgent care center or the ER.

Question 6

i have diarrhea, pain in my abdominal, and a headache (pain and headache for 2 days prior to diarrhea) what medication/action should i take?

Accepted Answer

Tell your parents.: You may have a virus. Start w clear liquid like water, soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. Sip, sip, sip. Work up to solids w bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, gelatin, or chicken. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, dairy &amp; high fat foods. Rest.  Tylenol (acetaminophen) can help for pain.

Question 7

a poping feeling in my abdomen. when i push from inside out in my abdomen, i feel a pop. what could that be? i'm a 17 year old healthy male, with no medications or health conditions. i train weightlifting 5 times a week?

Accepted Answer

: Your pressing is likely to move the gas, normally present in the intestine, around and cause the sounds and feeling. It is entirely normal.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 8

constant lower right abdomen pain. is there any medication that can help this?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated.: Constant abdominal pain needs a medical evaluation. See your family doctor or a gastroenterologist. There are many causes.

Question 9

doc i am experiencing a pain on my back and lower abdomen, do you have any  medication to recommend? thank you

Accepted Answer

See your Doctor: Abdominal pain can have many complex causes. You need a physical exam to try and figure this out. Please see your doctor.

Question 10

what differential diagnoses should be considered before diagnosing a 5 year old girl with abdominal migraines? is medication appropriate? what kind?

Accepted Answer

Juvenile migraine: Migraine is a common disorder in children. When evaluating a patient's any migraine , it is imperative that the clinician first identify and exclude a secondary headache.  Migraine is a serious and complex neurologic disorder. If your child's symptoms are especially severe and persistent, you should see a pediatric neurologist or headache specialist for testing and treatment. Good luck.

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Fluttering and spasming in lower right abdomen where appendix and under sternum, again on right side. i can see the pulsing when i look at it. comes and goes for 2 days now. only mild pain/discomfort. do i have to worry about it or wait it out?

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After taking my daily medication i get a pain in the upper right quadrant of my abdomen. could this be a serious medical issue?

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I have gained a lot of weight in my abdomen area recently. should i get tested or is there medication that can assist?

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What is the best medication to treat a spinal cord injury and spasticity?

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Earlier today, i took really strong pain medication and now my entire abdomen is in pain, i dont know what to do. ?

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I have diarrhea, pain in my abdominal, and a headache (pain and headache for 2 days prior to diarrhea) what medication/action should i take?

A member asked:

A poping feeling in my abdomen. when i push from inside out in my abdomen, i feel a pop. what could that be? i'm a 17 year old healthy male, with no medications or health conditions. i train weightlifting 5 times a week?

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Constant lower right abdomen pain. is there any medication that can help this?

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Doc i am experiencing a pain on my back and lower abdomen, do you have any medication to recommend? thank you

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What differential diagnoses should be considered before diagnosing a 5 year old girl with abdominal migraines? is medication appropriate? what kind?

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