What causes pain in the lower right abdomen?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I started feeling a slight pain in my lower abdomen last night, and this morning I noticed the pain was on the right side of my lower abdomen. I'm not sure if it has worsened. May I ask what could be causing pain on the right side of the lower abdomen?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Pain in the right side of the lower abdomen may have various causes, mainly including: 1. Appendicitis: The appendix is located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. A typical symptom of appendicitis is migratory right lower quadrant abdominal pain, which may be accompanied by loss of appetite, abdominal distension, and other symptoms. 2. Colitis: Colitis may be caused by bacterial infection, immune factors, etc., and presents with symptoms such as right lower abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. 3. Gynecological inflammation: In females, gynecological inflammations such as pelvic inflammatory disease, oophoritis, salpingitis, etc., may cause pain in the right lower abdomen. 4. Urinary system issues: Urinary system stones, inflammation, and other conditions may also cause pain on the right side of the lower abdomen. 5. Other digestive system diseases: Conditions such as gallstones, chronic cholecystitis, duodenal ulcer, and colonic obstruction can similarly present with pain on the right side of the lower abdomen.