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I have a dull pain, symetrically, lateral of mid abdomen, directly beneath my rib cage. it started shortly after intercourse. i do not have painful urination, fever, vomiting, etc...after initially thinking it was a kidney infection. when i lay on my b

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Dr. Aaron Love answered

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In the course of...: sexual activity many illnesses, diseases and injury can occur. This scenario, in the absence of other symptoms mentioned, seems most likely to me from strained skeletal muscles. I would agree infection is unlikely plus pain from the kidneys is typically in the flank/back lateral to midline.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 9/30/2015

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A member asked:

I have a dull pain, symetrically, lateral of mid abdomen, directly beneath my rib cage. it started shortly after intercourse. i do not have painful urination, fever, vomiting, etc...after initially thinking it was a kidney infection. when i lay on my b

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Love answered

Dr Italia agreed

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