Is discomfort in the lower abdomen after pressing it hard a symptom of an internal bruise?
Patient: I've been having pain in my lower right stomach for about 5-6 months, have been to the hospital they said it was gas. Went again last night and they said it was colitis. The doctor pressed really hard on the area I said was painful, and now the area is uncomfortable. Like a 2/10 pain wise. There's no blood in my stool. Could he have ruptured or bruised something? Doctor: Hi,  Pain in right lower abdomen for 5 - 6 months can indeed be due to a chronic problems and needs the following: -Clinical evaluation and examination by a Gastroenterologist. -Colonoscopy and biopsy. -CT scan of abdomen. -Stool tests for three consecutive days -Tests of blood and urine. -Any other tests as needed.  This will give the proper diagnosis and a plan for a proper diagnosis. Colitis is one of the commonest reasons but needs the cause that caused it to have a specific treatment.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.