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When i cough i have pain in my lower left abdomen?

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Dr. Aruna Bakhru answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hernia?: It is really hard to tell without examination. I suggest you see a doctor you like and trust.

Answered 3/28/2013

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Muscles strain: You likely pulled a muscles in your abdomen from coughing hard. Advil or aleve (naproxen) will alleviate the pain or at least reduce it. If you continue to experience pain you should go to your gp.

Answered 3/24/2020

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