Severe pain that comes in waves may be caused by kidney stones. Trauma to the body wall, hernias, and shingles can also cause lower abdominal pain. A hernia is a weakening of muscle or tissue that allows organs or other tissues to protrude through it.
Boiling an egg takes a while. Once the water starts to boil and the eggs are inside the boiling water, let the eggs boil for about 5 to 10 minutes. Careful, if they boil for too long, they might crack. Alternatively, bring the eggs and water to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 25 minutes.
Unfortunately, it can take over 20 minutes to hard boil an egg in the traditional manner, namely to place it in a pot of boiling water. Microwaving the eggs is a faster option. The eggs can be boiled safely in the microwave in a fraction of the time.