Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Pulling Sensation In Both Sides Of Abdomen?
Question: Male 20 i have just been feeling better from a cold and now i have a weird pulling sensation in both sides of my abdomen .it makes me want to poke my stomach to see if there is any pain and its mostly just the pulling feeling could this be serious
Brief Answer:
Could be muscle or ligament pull.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
It could be muscle or ligament pull and may take 5 to 7 days to resolve.
Please avoid putting strain on the leg, and avoid uncomfortable positions.You can also take antispasmodics like dicyclomine with antacids available over the counter for symptomatic relief.
Here,there might be other possibilities like some digestive disorders (irritable bowel syndrome) but as you have not reported any gastric symptoms, this could be ruled out.
Or there may be hernia which can be ruled out by a physical examination but you have not reported any lump or constipation in your query, so can be ruled out also.
Although, if this pulling or weird sensations lasts for longer or recurs then you should see some local doctor for a physical examination and relevant investigations to find the cause for the same.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
Could be muscle or ligament pull.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
It could be muscle or ligament pull and may take 5 to 7 days to resolve.
Please avoid putting strain on the leg, and avoid uncomfortable positions.You can also take antispasmodics like dicyclomine with antacids available over the counter for symptomatic relief.
Here,there might be other possibilities like some digestive disorders (irritable bowel syndrome) but as you have not reported any gastric symptoms, this could be ruled out.
Or there may be hernia which can be ruled out by a physical examination but you have not reported any lump or constipation in your query, so can be ruled out also.
Although, if this pulling or weird sensations lasts for longer or recurs then you should see some local doctor for a physical examination and relevant investigations to find the cause for the same.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
