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What does it mean if whenever i lay down my stomach gets tight and it hurts to lay on my back or side or lay down at all actually and im nauseous?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: If you don't have nausea, I'd suspect that you had a muscle sprain somewhere causing you to have pain when lying down. If you are sexually active, one always suspect pregnancy associated with the nausea. I think your best bet is to consult your doctor to get examined.

Answered 3/18/2016

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A member asked:

What does it mean if whenever i lay down my stomach gets tight and it hurts to lay on my back or side or lay down at all actually and im nauseous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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