Gradual onset of pain in the abdominal wall on the right side starting just below ribs and has increased down the muscles toward the groin. Tender to touch and deep breaths. Makes me think hernia. No fever or upset stomach or bowels. About a week old. What should I look for?
Hi ! Goode veining. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. The possibility of a hernia would be less than the pain started from the upper abdomen initially and then went down to the groin. Also, hernia would be diagnosed with a lump in the groin in addition to a personal physical examination. If I were your doctor, after a clinical assessment, I would advise you for an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out any other intro abdominal conditions like a gall stone disease, or a ureteric calculus. Till then, I would advise you for an anti-spasmodic along with a proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.