Question 1

bleeding on 11/17-18, last sex 11/3 pms symptoms before bleeding, now hardness on r side of abdomen, negative hpt's. could i still be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy unlikely: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, or medications. A correctly done urine test gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened) or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon.

Question 2

30yr f, abdominal bloating and pain and sometimes hardness on the left side, no period for 2yrs after baby, very infrequent stools. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Initial management in the treatment of constipation include dietary fiber and bulk-forming laxatives such as psyllium or methylcellulose, together with adequate fluids. Forpatients who do not respond poorly to fiber, an osmotic laxative could be tried. Other options include stool softeners, stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl, senna).

Question 3

i have a egg sized hardness in my lower left abdomen. it's been there about 5 or 6 months and isn't painful. what should i do?

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Lipoma?: Could be a few things.  It is potentially something bad and so I would go and get it looked at by the GP to decide what to do bout it if anything.

Question 4

why do i feel hardness in my entire abdomen, especially right below the bellybutton area? its as if my muscles turned into a block of cement.

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Go to ER: Abdominal wall guarding is a sign of serious abdominal pathology and it would be best to be examined right away if this is, in fact, what you are describing. Best wishes!

Question 5

how do you get rid of abdominal hardness?

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Confusing: It depends on what is causing "abdominal hardness." this is not a common description, so if you have this, you need to be examined by a doctor to see what is going on.

Question 6

hardness and aching lower right abdominal region?

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Get evaluated: Don't have much information to go on, but if you have persistent pain and a mass/firmness in your abdomen that should be evaluated.

Question 7

hi. is it normal for abdominal pain and hardness after 3 weeks of removing gallbladder surjury?

Accepted Answer

Possible: See your surgeon. Tthere are complications, bleeding, infection that can occur.
May just be healing, scarring, BUT be sure.

Question 8

is hardness at the lower abdomen normal in pregnancy?

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It depends: It depends on the stage of pregnancy and other factors (pain, bleeding, tender to touch, comes and goes, midline or on the side).

Question 9

had incisional hernia abdominal wall repair w mesh 2018 after open gallbladder surgery 2016. i have pain, stiffness, heaviness ever since. i have pain, felt hardness from coughing while sleeping a few times. has it recurred? what tests can be done?

Accepted Answer

Many: Abdominal pain of sudden onset, severe, associated with  Bleeding,fever chills vomiting weight loss or dehydration requires urgent medical evaluation to check for emergency type issues. Like appendicitis GI bleeding diverticulitis cancer 
You need to get specific advice from your physician or a physician in person testing can include CAT scans MRIs ultrasound lab work

Question 10

i have pain in lower abdomen, and hardness in the stomach, pain, hard stool,  i think i have a gas problem or swelling in my stomach.  plz give answer?

Accepted Answer

High fiber: You may have irritable bowel syndrome or simple constipation. In either case, you can get better by increasing your dietary fiber. An easy way to do that is to eat at least one cup of high fiber (meaning at least 5 grams of fiber per cup) cereal each day. Example: 1 cup of raisin bran every day. Other good ones are kashi cereals, all bran, any of the fiber one products.

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Bleeding on 11/17-18, last sex 11/3 pms symptoms before bleeding, now hardness on r side of abdomen, negative hpt's. could i still be pregnant?

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30yr f, abdominal bloating and pain and sometimes hardness on the left side, no period for 2yrs after baby, very infrequent stools. any advice?

A member asked:

I have a egg sized hardness in my lower left abdomen. it's been there about 5 or 6 months and isn't painful. what should i do?

A member asked:

Why do i feel hardness in my entire abdomen, especially right below the bellybutton area? its as if my muscles turned into a block of cement.

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How do you get rid of abdominal hardness?

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Hardness and aching lower right abdominal region?

A member asked:

Hi. is it normal for abdominal pain and hardness after 3 weeks of removing gallbladder surjury?

A member asked:

Is hardness at the lower abdomen normal in pregnancy?

A member asked:

Had incisional hernia abdominal wall repair w mesh 2018 after open gallbladder surgery 2016. i have pain, stiffness, heaviness ever since. i have pain, felt hardness from coughing while sleeping a few times. has it recurred? what tests can be done?

A member asked:

I have pain in lower abdomen, and hardness in the stomach, pain, hard stool, i think i have a gas problem or swelling in my stomach. plz give answer?

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