Question 1

when i lay down i can lay on my back, right side and stomach.when i lay on my left side my guts start rumbling.im not worried but what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Rumbling Guts: When you lay on your left side, because of the anatomy of your gastrointestinal system, this position favors emptying of the stomach and enhances the gut's normal muscularity which is needed for movement of intestinal contents (peristalsis).  This peristaltic action is what causes the "rumbling" sensation. Nothing to worry about.

Question 2

since a few months, my mother is having stomach pain in the upper left side or in the center of her abdomen that comes and goes. she always feels bloated/swelled often & she sometimes feels nauseous. what is the likelihood of cancer? possible causes?

Accepted Answer

: Constipation can cause the symptoms you are describing. Not sure how old your mother is but, assuming these symptoms are new, she probably should be examined by her doctor. She may need to see a stomach doctor to rule out other causes of her symptoms. Cancer is just one possibility-there are certainly benign causes-but you want to get her diagnosed and treated regardless of the cause. Good luck!

Question 3

diagnosed with hital hernia and gastritis. additionally have had two bronchitis episodes in two months. frequently experience bibasilar crackles when laying on right side. could this be caused by stomach acid leaking into lungs while laying down?

Accepted Answer

Not from gastritis: While reflux and gastritis can cause some sore throat and coughing, it will not cause basilar crackles. It is because of some other underlying problem and not related to gastritis. Should get the lung problem evaluated further by a lung specialist.

Question 4

sometimes when i eat or pass a bowel movement the left side of my stomach swells. i have had lose of appetite and do not feel hungry. what condition can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Distension: Mostly gas build-up would explain the distension of your abdomen after eating. Intestinal obstruction is unlikely as you can pass stools. Inflammatory bowel disease would have more symptoms. It's worthwhile to be examined and advised by a gastroenterologist. Appropriate tests will be ordered and you will be checked for a hernia.

Question 5

have lower back pain that is causes pain in my legs stomach chest upper back neck jaw and head when i try to lay down at night on my sides. also nausa?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: Multiple potential causes.  A good medical checkup would probably be a good place to start.

Question 6

i am experiencing burning pain to my left upper abdomen radiating to left side of my back especially when i am lying down. what would be the possible cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Needs Workup: See a dr. Most likely this is of GI origin like a duodenal ulcer. You need to get a thorough history and physical as well appropriate studies such as x-rays or ultrasound to get a handle on what is going on here. More unusual causes could be a shingles attack.

Question 7

is there anything that can cause moderately severe pain in your chest and on right side of your stomach?

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder problem: Could be liver or gall bladder issues. 

See a doctor for an examination.

Question 8

what are the causes of a pain in the lower left side of your stomach?

Accepted Answer

Anything: Most people think their whole abdomen is their stomach, but the stomach is in the upper middle or upper left of the abdomen.  If your lower abdomen hurts, that could be your skin, muscles, bladder, uterus, or intestines. If the upper part of your abdomen hurts, it could be acid reflux, pancreatitis, or other problems. See a doctor for an assessment.

Question 9

what are the causes of pain in your upper and lower left side of your stomach?

Accepted Answer

Anything: Most people think their whole abdomen is their stomach, but the stomach is in the upper middle or upper left of the abdomen.  If your lower abdomen hurts, that could be your skin, muscles, bladder, uterus, or intestines. If the upper part of your abdomen hurts, it could be acid reflux, pancreatitis, or other problems. See a doctor for an assessment.

Question 10

what could cause pain in your right middle side of your stomach. it first was hurting in the middle but it was really mild. now theres like some pain on the right side. i dont have fever or anything it just hurts and so was my back a little too?

Accepted Answer

Right side: Pain in the right midabdomen could be caused by gall bladder disorders and the discomfort often radiates around to the back. . Appendicitis pain is usually in the right lower abdomen. Right kidney stone or inflammation generally causes discomfort in the right flank and back. If you have persistent abdominal distress and especially if there is associated tenderness, you should be examined now in ER

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When i lay down i can lay on my back, right side and stomach.when i lay on my left side my guts start rumbling.im not worried but what causes this?

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Since a few months, my mother is having stomach pain in the upper left side or in the center of her abdomen that comes and goes. she always feels bloated/swelled often & she sometimes feels nauseous. what is the likelihood of cancer? possible causes?

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Diagnosed with hital hernia and gastritis. additionally have had two bronchitis episodes in two months. frequently experience bibasilar crackles when laying on right side. could this be caused by stomach acid leaking into lungs while laying down?

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Sometimes when i eat or pass a bowel movement the left side of my stomach swells. i have had lose of appetite and do not feel hungry. what condition can cause this?

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Have lower back pain that is causes pain in my legs stomach chest upper back neck jaw and head when i try to lay down at night on my sides. also nausa?

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I am experiencing burning pain to my left upper abdomen radiating to left side of my back especially when i am lying down. what would be the possible cause of this?

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Is there anything that can cause moderately severe pain in your chest and on right side of your stomach?

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What are the causes of a pain in the lower left side of your stomach?

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What are the causes of pain in your upper and lower left side of your stomach?

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What could cause pain in your right middle side of your stomach. it first was hurting in the middle but it was really mild. now theres like some pain on the right side. i dont have fever or anything it just hurts and so was my back a little too?

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