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Two Days Ago, I Lifted A Heavy Dock Plate At Work, Now I Have Acute Pain In Upper Left Side Of Abdomen. I Have No Protrusions Or Swelling In The Area. Testicles Feel Fine No Swelling In Either Should I Need To Worry? I Am Caucasion Male. 56 Yrs Of Age .

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two days ago, I lifted a heavy dock plate at work, now I have acute pain in upper left side of abdomen. I have no protrusions or swelling in the area. testicles feel fine no swelling in either...
I am caucasion male. 56 yrs of age .
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Probably abdominal muscle strain, follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to abdominal muscle strain caused by the lifting.

Some advice that I can give to you are:
-use anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-use creams with anti inflammatory properties for local relief
-use moist heating pads
-stretching exercises can help

The pain usually goes away in a few weeks. If the symptoms continue you should consult your doctor for a physical examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Two Days Ago, I Lifted A Heavy Dock Plate At Work, Now I Have Acute Pain In Upper Left Side Of Abdomen. I Have No Protrusions Or Swelling In The Area. Testicles Feel Fine No Swelling In Either Should I Need To Worry? I Am Caucasion Male. 56 Yrs Of Age .

Brief Answer: Probably abdominal muscle strain, follow the advice below. Detailed Answer: Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to abdominal muscle strain caused by the lifting. Some advice that I can give to you are: -use anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day -use creams with anti inflammatory properties for local relief -use moist heating pads -stretching exercises can help The pain usually goes away in a few weeks. If the symptoms continue you should consult your doctor for a physical examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.