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Pain on right side when lying down

A female asked:
Dr. Alvin Lin
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Stop drinking alcoho: I assume by your statement that you're drinking more than one standard alcoholic beverage each day (sorry for sexism but men are allowed two), in whic... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Zadeh
18 years experience
Normal: Don't worry, this is normal. The heart lies to the left, so pulsation a from the hearts contractions are better felt when lying on that side.
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A female asked:
Dr. Charles Cattano
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Get some help...: Abdominal pain is never normal, and lots of things can cause positional mid-left abdominal pain--see earlier healthtap answers please. Your symptoms ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Beall
30 years experience
Degenerative changes: This is most likely from degenerative disc disease or degenerative arthritis of the facet joints. Some degree of pain is normal but if it significantl... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickerson
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Heartburn: For the short run take antacid and either PPI or H2. For the long run there needs to be weight loss and dietary changes. Finally if the pain is assoc... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Nelson
Family Medicine 35 years experience
See a neurologist: I don't have an answer for you but this is most definitely not normal. See a neurologist asap. This could be a life threatening problem.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rawhi Omar
Pathology 46 years experience
Variable causes: Sources of right-sided abdominal pain include biliary tract disease (gallstones, inflammation etc), appendicitis, right ovary/tube disorders and abdom... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frances Ilozue
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Stomach gas likely: You may be dealing with excessive stomach gas, gastritis or acid reflux disease. Don't let the symptom go on for long without evaluation by your... Read More
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A 67-year-old female asked:
Dr. Calvin Weisberger
53 years experience
Bp: The problem is not necessarily related to your blood pressue medications. You should go see your doctor for a history/physical and examination.
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A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Collins
Dr. Donald Collinsanswered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
Gas?: Sometimes, gas pain can cause mild discomfort as you describe. Also could be muscle strain. If it gets worse, see a doctor.
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