instruction: hi doctor first let me clarify that I have been to a doctor for this problem already but the clinic is closed right now and I will not be able to get the diagnosis for a couple of days but waiting without knowing the cause is troubling me so I am asking for my peace of mind and also to have a second opinion I lifted some heavy boxes of floor tiles a little over a week ago since then I got a swelling to my left side between the hip and ribs and to my abdominal area my doctor noted that those areas felt hard and said it might be fluid buildup I am done with my rays now but do not know the results of it the swelling has not gone up or down since then there is no pain but sometimes there is a pressure as if I am wearing a belt too tight the swelling is most obvious when I stand when lying down or wearing pants it looks almost normal bodily functions have been normal I do not have any diarrhea unusual stool vomiting and so on what do you think it could be thank you for your time
output: hello abdominal muscle sprain or muscle strain or inflammation less likely but ventral hernia is a possibility cold compressions ibuprofen 600 my three times a day with food available over the counter in 200 my pills avoid excessive exertion that requires the use of abdominal muscles for further information consult an internal medicine physician online