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Today i had cramplike pain in my upper abdomen which started on the right while i was bending over digging a hole in the sand with the right hand, soon spreading to the middle and left side as well. got better soon afterwards when massaging my belly and s

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Pain: May have twisted a rib or strained your belly muscle. Should be fine.

Answered 6/13/2016

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A member asked:

Today i had cramplike pain in my upper abdomen which started on the right while i was bending over digging a hole in the sand with the right hand, soon spreading to the middle and left side as well. got better soon afterwards when massaging my belly and s

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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