A 28-year-old member asked:
I'm 15 weeks pregnant. i was coughing hard earlier and now i have llq pain when i move or tighten my abdomen. what could this be? any danger to baby?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Strained muscle/lig: You likely strained some tendons/muscles and/or ligaments in the area causing some pain. If laying still does not cause pain, then it is likely so. If it is hurting constantly, you should have it checked out...
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Last updated Apr 8, 2016
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