What organ is located on the right side of the lower abdomen?

Dec 15, 2021 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

This morning, upon waking up, I found the right lower abdomen extremely painful. What organ is located in the right lower abdomen?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Deng Tao
The right lower abdomen primarily contains the cecum, appendix, peritoneum, and ureter; in females, it also includes the right ovary and fallopian tube—components of the uterine adnexa. Common conditions affecting the right lower abdomen are inflammatory diseases and intra-abdominal infections, which may present with abdominal pain, distension, and even nausea, vomiting, and fever. Prompt medical evaluation is essential to identify the underlying cause and initiate appropriate anti-infective therapy. In particular, pain caused by appendicitis requires immediate medical attention and treatment.