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What does it mean when you cough and you lower abdominal stomach and stool hurts?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Intestinal/abd issue: When you cough, the pressure (valsalva) caused will push the lungs down on the intestines and can aggravate some abdominal or intestinal issue, such as a strain of your abdominal muscles, or a hernia, etc. Best for you to get checked if the pain persists. Good luck.

Answered 4/7/2014

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