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I have a pain on my right side. It hurts when I

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I have a pain on my right side. It hurts when I breathe and when gas passes. Can you help me?

 

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May 2 2006 at 4:28 PM (1 minute and 10 seconds later)
         
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by right side, is this the lower right side abdomen or upper right side abdomen?

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May 2 2006 at 4:33 PM (5 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
Reply to Lindie's Post: Sorry, it is my left side. It is the lower left side, just below my ribs. I first noticed it this morning. At first I thought it was just muscular, but I am not sure now.
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May 2 2006 at 4:36 PM (3 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
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That's OK, I'm just glad I had asked.

Pain here most often suggests a problem in the lower colon, where food waste is expelled. Possible causes include inflammatory bowel disease or an infection in the colon known as diverticulitis.

  • Crohn's disease

  • Diverticulitis

    • I would see your doctor at this point to find the exact cause. In the mean time keep track of your bowel movements, try to eat more fiber. If the pain gets really severe, you may even want to be seen in the ER, if not at least do follow up with your doctor. Just in case it may be due to pulled muscles, you can try taking some ibuprofen and apply a warm heating pad to the area.

    Hope this helps, If you need anything else please feel free to ask. If you found this helpful don’t forget to click the *accept* button!

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    May 2 2006 at 4:43 PM (7 minutes and 38 seconds later)
             
    Relist: I still need help.
    Is there any way I can determine whether it is a pulled muscle or something more serious like diverticulitus? I am currently 400 miles from home and am debating whether I should return tomorrow, and see my doctor, or continue.
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    May 2 2006 at 4:48 PM (4 minutes and 25 seconds later)
             
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