I just found out I need major surgery, and I've got some questions... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 20, 2009 - 21 answers

What are some medical reasons that would warrant an operation removing one testicle from a 5 or 6 year old boy? [more inside]
posted by potatopeople on May 11, 2009 - 15 answers

YouAreNotMyDoctorFilter: Last night I was rudely awakened in the very early morning by an intense abdominal pain. I managed to make it to my computer, only to freak myself out about all the possibilities it could be. How serious does this seem, and is it reasonable to just keep a watchful eye on it? [more inside]
posted by ThyroidBob on Apr 5, 2009 - 25 answers

What is this pain in my abdomen, and why is my spleen enlarged? [more inside]
posted by Attackpanda on Apr 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Sometimes my left testicle "falls in" to my abdomen. Is this bad/dangerous? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 25, 2009 - 16 answers

Why does my stomach thump when I lay down? or really Does your stomach thump? [more inside]
posted by fructose on Jun 17, 2008 - 20 answers

Abdominal Pain Filter: My girlfriend woke up last night with an excruiating stabbing pain throughout her lower abdomen. Thankfully, that's gone, but there is still a tender spot about 1 inch up from her belly button, and two inches to the right. I think it's too far up to be the appendix. What could it be?
posted by fvox13 on Oct 13, 2007 - 28 answers

Should I go get the CT scan or not? I've had a stomachache for 10 days and my doctor thinks it might be my appendix; the blood tests are all negative; should I still go through with this? [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Oct 4, 2007 - 29 answers

Stabbing painfilter- Help diagnose my stabbing abdominal pain! [more inside]
posted by Joe Rocket on Aug 16, 2007 - 16 answers

HealthFilter: Why do I wake up with a dull ache in my abdomen (diaphragm area)? [more inside]
posted by cadge on Aug 12, 2007 - 13 answers

OddBellyFilter: Is it weight, an allergy or just the way I was made? [more inside]
posted by Chorus on Jun 11, 2006 - 11 answers

My abdomen is pulsating significantly just to the left of my umbilicus. [More Inside]

I first noticed it happening every once in a while three years ago but now it's pretty much a constant thing and I think it's a stronger pulse. It's especially pronounced when I lie flat on my back. I don't have insurance in the country I'm currently living in and I don't want to dish out a hefty sum for a slew of diagnostic tests if perhaps there's nothing to worry about. Everything I've looked up online points to a possible aortic aneurysm but I'm a 20 year old girl with no family history of similar problems, so I'm figuring that's unlikely. I've never been hypertensive. Should I be worried or could it be normal?
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2004 - 12 answers

I want abs. I'm 5'8", 134lbs. I've never worked out and don't have time for a gym. Basically I'm looking for a good routine that I can do in, say, 15min a morning that will strengthen my abs and, if possible, give some visible definition. Right now I have a small belly. I've heard mixed things about crunches. Anyone have a good routine that meets my needs? I'd like to see results in a month or two.
posted by Grod on Aug 3, 2004 - 19 answers