What are the symptoms of an abdominal muscle strain (pulled stomach muscle)?

What are the symptoms of an abdominal muscle strain (pulled stomach muscle)?

Abdominal pain and musculoskeletal pain are the main signs of an abdominal strain. You may experience this pain when:

• Coughing, sneezing or laughing.
• Sprinting or doing vigorous exercise.
• Getting up after a prolonged period of sitting or inactivity.

Other symptoms include:

• Bruising.
• Muscle spasms, stiff muscles or muscle pain.
• Swelling.