What causes lower right abdominal pain in women?
Disease description:
My sister said she has some pain in her lower right abdomen today. She's not sure if it's due to her period coming soon or something else. Could you please explain what might cause lower right abdominal pain in women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Lower right abdominal pain in women may be caused by various factors, including the following:
1. Acute appendicitis: commonly presents with tenderness and rebound tenderness at McBurney's point in the lower right abdomen; prompt medical attention is required.
2. Ovarian cysts: as the cyst enlarges, a feeling of distension or pain in the lower right abdomen may occur, and severe pain can result from torsion of the cyst's stalk.
3. Pelvic inflammatory disease: causes persistent abdominal pain due to infection, possibly accompanied by fever and chills.
4. Endometriosis: right lower abdominal pain closely related to the menstrual cycle and dysmenorrhea, requiring active treatment.
5. Ureteral calculi: often associated with gross hematuria or positive urine occult blood; pain becomes prominent when obstruction occurs.
Other possible causes include irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction, and urethral stones. Women experiencing such symptoms should seek timely medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
