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How To Cure Swollen Abdomen Near Pelvic Area?
I am a 43 year old active female. I just noticed swollen lower abdominal really in my pelvic area. Just happened almost over night. Sore to touch and very jiggly . I ve intensified a workout recently with inclined sit ups, so I m wondering if I ve pulled or damaged something or is it possible for me to have a hernia. I do have IBS with constipation, yet I ve never had anything like this happen before
Thu, 26 May 2016
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history of you being 43 years old active female - just noticed swollen abdominal area - in pelvic region, sore to touch and very giggly; had intensified the exercises hence wondering whether this is hernia or a pulled muscle. Also noted that you have IBS with constipation, happened for the first time.
The most probable reason is either of the things you mentioned.
Please do simple tests:
Palpate over the swollen area, if there is impulse or increase in bulge on forceful coughing, this is hernia, if not then it can be anything else.
Consult a General Surgeon.
MRI of the area to get an early and correct diagnosis as it needs proper treatment asap.
Till then stop exercises.
Get control over IBS-C
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history of you being 43 years old active female - just noticed swollen abdominal area - in pelvic region, sore to touch and very giggly; had intensified the exercises hence wondering whether this is hernia or a pulled muscle. Also noted that you have IBS with constipation, happened for the first time.
The most probable reason is either of the things you mentioned.
Please do simple tests:
Palpate over the swollen area, if there is impulse or increase in bulge on forceful coughing, this is hernia, if not then it can be anything else.
Consult a General Surgeon.
MRI of the area to get an early and correct diagnosis as it needs proper treatment asap.
Till then stop exercises.
Get control over IBS-C
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