What causes severe pain in lower abdomen while breathing from mouth?
Patient: For a few days I have had severe pain in my lower left abdomen when i breath through my mouth. Every single breath produces a sharp, stabbing pain that resonates for a second or two as it fades away - until I breathe in again. It also hurts a little bit if i cough and it hurts a lot when i laugh. Breathing in shallowly or through my nose does not hurt.I am 24 and overweight. I do not smoke. I also do not have the money to go to the doctors and get tests done. Please Help! Doctor: have you started a new exercise regime lately?? or lifted any heavy weight / exerted in a manner different from normal routine?