What causes pain on the right side of the lower abdomen?
Disease description:
I have been feeling uncomfortable in my lower abdomen recently, with a dull ache, and I would like to know what could be causing pain on the right side of my lower abdomen.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Right lower abdominal pain may be caused by various factors. Acute appendicitis is a common cause, typically presenting as migratory right lower quadrant pain, with significant localized tenderness and rebound tenderness. Bowel diseases such as colitis can also lead to right lower abdominal pain, often accompanied by symptoms like diarrhea and rectal bleeding. Additionally, for women, gynecological inflammations such as pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, or ovarian cysts are also possible causes. These conditions may cause right lower abdominal pain along with other gynecological symptoms. Right lower abdominal pain may involve multiple systems and diseases, so it is recommended to seek timely medical attention based on specific symptoms, undergo relevant examinations, and receive targeted treatment.
