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I pressed pretty hard on my abdominal area near spleen. it was not blunt trauma. now my side is hurting after few days. should i worry?
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If...: If this was not blunt trauma just significant pressure you might had strain the abdominal wall muscles that cover your internal organs.It would be good to know how the injury happened but if it was done just by pressing with your own hands should not be a major problem. Ice the area and if not allergic take OTC analgesics. However, if pain is a lot worse go to the urgent care for evaluation ASAP.
Answered 10/11/2014
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