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What Causes Abdominal Pain While Laughing Or Coughing?

hi! okay so my mom's lower torso (the area where the appendix is) is hurting very slightly. It doesnt hurt too much but she says that "its something shes never felt before". she doesnt have a fever, whenever she laughs or coughs it hurts even more. im afraid its appendicitis, but she doesnt think so. im scared. also, she went number 2 and then thats when the pain started, maybe 2-3 hours ago. What do we do? thanks.
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HI.
This can be a starting of an inguinal Hernia as the pain started with passing poop and increases with laughing and coughing.
Appendicitis is a possibility,.
The best way is to get an examination by a Surgical Gastroenterologist as in this case you need a clinical diagnosis.
The investigations of blood, urine and stool and ultrasonography may help to rule out other diseases.
The treatment will definitely depend upon the diagnosis.
IF hernia is suspected the Surgeon may weight till it is large enough to have a proper sac.
If appendicitis is diagnosed, go for immediate surgery.
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What Causes Abdominal Pain While Laughing Or Coughing?

HI. This can be a starting of an inguinal Hernia as the pain started with passing poop and increases with laughing and coughing. Appendicitis is a possibility,. The best way is to get an examination by a Surgical Gastroenterologist as in this case you need a clinical diagnosis. The investigations of blood, urine and stool and ultrasonography may help to rule out other diseases. The treatment will definitely depend upon the diagnosis. IF hernia is suspected the Surgeon may weight till it is large enough to have a proper sac. If appendicitis is diagnosed, go for immediate surgery.