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Suggest Treatment For Cramps In The Stomach

Hi. I am a 30yr old male with a complicated past. I am 5'9", about 260lbs, obese. I have had 4 abdominal surgeries and my intestines has been cut 3 times. I am trying to strengthen my abdominal muscles, but when I do crunches, my entire abdominal region goes into painful abdominal cramping. Also, when I bend over by the abdominal region to pick things knee high or on the floor, the cramps starts. What can I do?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.

Due to multiple surgeries on your abdomen and obesity you have , the muscles go into fibrosis and weakness.
If you want to be really fit, I would request you the following:
First of all get a high resolution ultrasonography of the abdominal wall for studying the status of all the muscles , scars, any possibility of hernia and so on.
Then consult an Orthopedic Surgeon and a Physiotherapist so that they can evaluate your problem and can guide you the best.
Reducing obesity is a must if you are really interested in fitness and have painless abdominal wall.
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Suggest Treatment For Cramps In The Stomach

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. Due to multiple surgeries on your abdomen and obesity you have , the muscles go into fibrosis and weakness. If you want to be really fit, I would request you the following: First of all get a high resolution ultrasonography of the abdominal wall for studying the status of all the muscles , scars, any possibility of hernia and so on. Then consult an Orthopedic Surgeon and a Physiotherapist so that they can evaluate your problem and can guide you the best. Reducing obesity is a must if you are really interested in fitness and have painless abdominal wall.