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[|Human|] I accidentally threw something in an empty garbage can, and then I tried to retireve it by bending into the garbage can; at first attempt the item escaped my grip. then a second attempt was made stretching more than I should have and since then my abdomen - right under my right rib cage has been in acute pain; I cant sneeze and I cant breathe deeply or have normal bowel movements as I cannot push and put pressure on my abdominal area; I had Cat-san done and ultrasound taken, and they dismissed it as an inflammation of the inner stomach lining and put me on Amoxicillin for 10 days; but the pain is still there; today is day number 5
[|AI|]  . I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. From the information you gave, the first thing I suspect is muscle strain. The suspicion for this condition is even higher after you have done examination, even a CT scan. Regarding the Amoxicillin therapy, it is an antibiotic and I can't find a reason for taking that, but for sure the doctor that prescribed it had a reason for that. I do have some questions though. Is the pain localized in you abdomen or between the lower ribs in your right side. The pain is steady, or it begins or worsens with movement? Do you have any swelling or bruising? Is it tender when you touch it? If it is more localized between your ribs, it gets worse with movements or sneezing or deep breathing, it might be tender when you touch it than probably it is just muscle strain (as I said you excluded major conditions with examination. Besides this, the condition how it started (stretching too much to get something) and an acute onset, all lead to muscle strain. In general, muscle sprain can be treated with RICE therapy - rest, Ice application, Compress and Exercise. To alleviate the pain you could take pain medication like ibuprofen or naproxen. It is necessary to limit the movement of the torso (rest, but just the firs days). Gentle stretching exercises can help strengthen the muscles. Pain can be alleviated applying an ice pack for 15-20 minutes 2-3 times a day (ice should not be in direct contact with the skin). For a full recovery it can take 4-6 weeks. Feel free for additional questions. I hope the answer helped you. Best regards