Sep. 02, 2010




















   

Q:
I have terrible side pains that often wake me up in the middle of the night. The pain lasts for a couple of minutes and then stops. What is the cause of this?
   
A:
The brief but severe pains you describe could be caused by many conditions, including muscle cramps, bowel cramps, kidney stones and even ovulation if you're female. Abdominal pain that wakes you up at night is considered serious and it needs medical evaluation. Your doctor will ask you a lot more questions to help determine the cause of your pain and the need for testing or treatment.

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