An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the aorta, which is the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. Most grow slowly and never cause symptoms. However, as the aneurysm enlarges, some people experience back pain, a pulsating feeling near the navel, and a deep, constant pain in your abdomen or on the side of the abdomen.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is detected on physical exam. Diagnosis is confirmed with an abdominal ultrasound, CT scan or MRI.
An abdominal muscle strain is a partial or full tear of the small muscle fibers in the abdomen. The abdominal muscles are grouped around the abdomen and trunk. They make up the core muscles in our body.
Symptoms of an abdominal muscle strain can include:
muscle pain or soreness immediately after an injury
stiffness and discomfort
problems flexing or pain while stretching the muscle
pain when touching the area
muscle spasms
swelling or bruising
Diagnosis is based on the findings of a physical exam.
Bathsheva, consider scheduling an appointment with a gastroenterologist to determine the cause of your stomach pain. An upper endoscopy or colonscopy may be in order.
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Hello Bathsheva,
Thank you for your question.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the aorta, which is the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. Most grow slowly and never cause symptoms. However, as the aneurysm enlarges, some people experience back pain, a pulsating feeling near the navel, and a deep, constant pain in your abdomen or on the side of the abdomen.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is detected on physical exam. Diagnosis is confirmed with an abdominal ultrasound, CT scan or MRI.
An abdominal muscle strain is a partial or full tear of the small muscle fibers in the abdomen. The abdominal muscles are grouped around the abdomen and trunk. They make up the core muscles in our body.
Symptoms of an abdominal muscle strain can include:
muscle pain or soreness immediately after an injury
stiffness and discomfort
problems flexing or pain while stretching the muscle
pain when touching the area
muscle spasms
swelling or bruising
Diagnosis is based on the findings of a physical exam.
Bathsheva, consider scheduling an appointment with a gastroenterologist to determine the cause of your stomach pain. An upper endoscopy or colonscopy may be in order.
Regards,
December 31, 2014 - 9:49amMaryann
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