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How To Cure Sharp Pains On The Sides Of The Abdomen?
I've been having sharp pains in my sides and abdomen for two days now. Sometimes it just randomly happens and sometimes it happens when I take a deep breath. It isn't all the time, and not often. I would like to know if it's Pancreatitis, or just growing pains. (I'm a 15 year old female)
Mon, 12 May 2014
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
If this pain happens only once in a while it might due to constipation,if it happens near your menstruation time it might due to that or it might be a muscular pain.
You don't need to worry because if the pain was caused by a serious condition it would be there all time and would be accompanied by other symptoms.
Usually Pancreatitis cause a severe pain in upper abdomen that irradiate in the back,nausea,vomits and a very sensitive abdomen when you touch it.So I don't think it is Pancreatitis.
If the pain get worse,or lasts for some days and you have other symptoms such as fever,vomits,diarrhea then I should consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Meanwhile you can use Ibuprofen and Buscopan to relieve this pain.
Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
If this pain happens only once in a while it might due to constipation,if it happens near your menstruation time it might due to that or it might be a muscular pain.
You don't need to worry because if the pain was caused by a serious condition it would be there all time and would be accompanied by other symptoms.
Usually Pancreatitis cause a severe pain in upper abdomen that irradiate in the back,nausea,vomits and a very sensitive abdomen when you touch it.So I don't think it is Pancreatitis.
If the pain get worse,or lasts for some days and you have other symptoms such as fever,vomits,diarrhea then I should consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Meanwhile you can use Ibuprofen and Buscopan to relieve this pain.
Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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