Abdominal pain worse on coughing

Abdominal pain worse on coughing - pain in the tummy (the region below the chest and above the pelvis) that becomes more intense when coughing

Conditions

• Acute cholecystitis
• Appendicitis
• Diverticulitis
• Inflammation of pancreas

Acute cholecystitis

Acute cholecystitis is inflammation (swelling) of the gallbladder.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Upper abdominal pain
• Right sided abdominal pain
• Abdominal pain worse on coughing
• Feeling sick or nausea
• High temperature

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Acute cholecystitis.

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Appendicitis

Appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Right sided abdominal pain
• Lower abdominal pain
• Abdominal pain worse on coughing
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea

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Diverticulitis

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the large intestine (colon).

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Left sided abdominal pain
• High temperature
• Lower abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Passing excessive wind

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Inflammation of pancreas

Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Loss of appetite
• Upper abdominal pain
• Abdominal pain worse on coughing
• Back pain
• Abdominal pain spreading to shoulder blade

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Inflammation of pancreas.

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