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18yo son has been having ruq discomfort after lifting heavy trays at work monday. very painful when waking and breathing, pulled muscle or worse? ty

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Dr. Marivic Botta answered

Could be hernia: This may be a pulled muscle or a hernia. I would recommend taking him to see his doctor to be examined for either one.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 5/16/2014

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

RUQ PAIN: If the abdominal pain goes to the back, it can be the gall bladder colic. Make sure of it by doing gb ultrasound to rule out stones.W.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

18yo son has been having ruq discomfort after lifting heavy trays at work monday. very painful when waking and breathing, pulled muscle or worse? ty

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marivic Botta answered

Dr Davis agreed

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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