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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Severe Abdominal Pain In Lower Right Quadrant

Health Encyclopedia: Abdominal Mass

Alternative Names

Mass in the abdomen


Home Care

All abdominal masses should be examined as soon as possible by the health care provider. In the meantime, a few measures can help reduce discomfort. Changing the body position can sometimes increase comfort if the mass is accompanied by discomfort.

If the mass is accompanied by sudden or severe pain, consider this an emergency situation, and see your health care provider immediately!


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Expert & Community Posts

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...someone suffers from pancreatitis they often experience severe abdominal pain that becomes worse... Read more »

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...Changes in your next period (lighter or heavier) Severe abdominal pain may signal an ectopic... Read more »

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...BYETTA. Patients should be informed that persistent severe abdominal pain, which may be... Read more »

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Hereditary Angioedema
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...genitals or swelling of the abdomen which can produce severe abdominal pain, nausea and... Read more »

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Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Treatment
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Barrett's Esophagus
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