Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Recently, occasionally when massaging the lower abdomen, I feel a foreign body sensation when pressing the left lower side of the abdomen near the pelvic bone. The muscle feels movable to the left and right, but I don't feel anything when I don't touch it. Sometimes it feels slightly painful when touched, and occasionally I can also feel it on the right lower abdomen, though it's less pronounced on the left. When pressing the right lower side of the abdomen near the edge, it feels painful, similar to the pain when holding back a bowel movement, but sometimes it's not painful. I can feel it at any time, and it seems to have only been noticed in recent days. I wonder if it's related to frequent masturbation. I feel very uncomfortable and exhausted, with my waist, neck, and spine making noises and feeling tired. In the past, frequent masturbation made it hard for me to concentrate and left me weak. Oh, doctor, please help me understand what's going on. Could it be cancer? I'm so worried. Please tell me what to do if it is cancer.Doctor's answer:
Side stitch. In fact, it is because the body's oxygen consumption increases. Compensatory rapid breathing. This prompts the diaphragm to work harder. Due to poor coordination of diaphragm contraction and relaxation, it can lead to diaphragm stiffness, spasms, or even motor coordination issues. This result can cause pain. At the same time, it is also due to diaphragm hypoxia that causes pain. The typical manifestation is cramp-like pain under the costal margin during intense exercise, which can radiate into the chest cavity or to other areas. The pain is generally persistent. Rest or reducing respiratory movement can alleviate it, while respiratory movement can worsen the pain. Some simple solutions include participating in regular physical exercise, gradually increasing intensity from low to high. Train the diaphragm function.