Let’s look at causes and remedies

There are many conditions that cause pain in the lower right abdomen. Some of these causes are quite common. However, some can me quite serious and can require you to seek medical attention immediately.

Some of the common conditions are related to Hernia, Kidney, Appendicitis, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Reproductive System and Gas.

What is the Abdomen?

The Abdomen is the part of the body containing the digestive organs, commonly referred to as the belly.  It is the space between the chest, (thorax) and the pelvis

.The abdomen as stated above contains all of your digestive organs. These include the stomach, both large and small intestines, gallbladder, liver and pancreas. Also, included are the spleen and kidneys.

A connective tissue, called mesentery, loosely holds the digestive organs together. This allows them to move and slide against each as you move.

As stated earlier there are many common non-serious causes of pain if the lower right abdomen.

If you combine any of the common causes with any of the below, please seek medical attention.

Difficulty breathing

Sudden weight loss

No appetite

Yellowing of skin or eyes

Pain when swallowing

Fever

Vomiting

Blood is stool

Pain or severe sensitivity when you touch your abdomen

These are all serious signs and you should seek medical attention immediately.

Some of the less serious causes of lower right abdominal pain:

Intestinal Gas

– Intestinal Gas is mostly the byproduct of the digestive system.  It is the air and gases found  throughout your digestive system.  As the digestive process breaks down food, it releases gases.

An excessive amount of gas causes pain in the lower right abdomen. This causes a bloating feeling, discomfort and even pain in the lower right abdomen.

The greater the amount of undigested food in your stomach the more gas you produce. That is why it is also important not to over eat or eat too rapidly.

When gas builds up you feel bloated and can also have pain in your lower right abdomen.

Your body naturally can take care of gas by passing gas or burping.

Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

In digestion ins the common term for a variety of digestive disorders. These include feeling to full in your abdomen, nausea and heartburn.

Indigestion can can cause pain and discomfort in the lower right abdomen.

Often, Indigestion, heartburn and  flatulence occur together. Treat with readily available medicines such as Omeprazole. However, if this condition persists, you should seek medical attention.

-What causes Indigestion?

Various factors can contribute to indigestion. These include: existing medical conditions, current medications and even lifestyle.

Medical conditions that contribute to indigestion:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) causes stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhea, excessive gas and bloating.

Peptic Ulcers – Sores that develop in the walls of the lower esophagus, small intestine or stomach

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Being Gluten or Lactose intolerant

Gastric Cancer – Stomach Cancer

Pancreatic issue

Gastroparesis – Stomach taking too long to digest food

What medications can indigestion?

Several medications can cause indigestion. The two main types are Antibiotics and Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories.

Antibiotics are a group of medicines that prevent and treat bacterial infections. One side effect is that they can cause irritation to the digestive track and lead to indigestion.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories can also cause indigestion. These include, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin.

-Personal Lifestyle can also cause indigestion

Like anything else how you live can have a significant can cause indigestion. Lifestyle can cause your body not to not digest food in a normal manner.

Over eating and eating your food too rapidly can cause indigestion. Spicy and oily food can cause indigestion.

Additionally, not staying upright can cause you to not digest your food properly causing indigestion. Do not lay down right after meals.

And, indulging in too much alcohol and smoking of any kind can cause indigestion.

Finally, Stress can cause indigestion. Stress causes chemical actions in your body. Too much stress can negatively effect your digestion and cause indigestion.

Serious causes of Right Abdominal Pain

Lower right abdominal pain can be a sign of a serious medical problem and needs immediate medical attention.

Appendicitis: This is the most frequent cause of pain in the lower right abdomen. The appendix attached to the lower intestine.

 

Appendicitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the appendix. The inflammation causes pain in the lower right abdomen.

The pain can come and go and increase in intensity when you breathe or even move.

Appendicitis can also accompany:

Vomiting and nausea

Stomach inflammation

Fever

Little or no appetite

Not being able to pass gas, constipation or diarrhea

Appendicitis requires immediate medical attention and can be life threatening.

An increase of salts and minerals accumulating in your kidneys causes kidney stones. Many people have kidney stones and pass them without knowing it. This is because they are small and can pass without any pain.

When Kidney stones are larger, they cause great pain as they move form your kidney to the bladder. You can feel this pain in the lower abdomen, groin, and back.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS):

This can also cause a burning sensation during urination. Fever and blood in the urine can also accompany it. If you have any of these symptoms you should seek immediate medical attention. If left untreated, kidney stones can cause severe medical problems.

This is something that greatly affects the entire digestive tract. It affects more than 10% of adults in the Unites States. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease can cause it. They both cause inflammation and are the leading causes of inflammatory bowel disease.

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome include:

Abdominal pain

Bloating in your stomach

Feeling of an incomplete bowel movement

Mucous in your stool

Change in your usual bowel movements

Hernia:

A Hernia is when an organ passes thru a weak area of muscle or lining surrounding the organ. Most Hernias are found in the abdomen.

And Hernias are the contributing factor to  many instances of lower right Abdominal pain. You may also feel a lump in the area of the pain. This pain can worsen when you lift a heavy object, cough or sneeze.

A hernia an lead to many medical complications. Hernia incarceration can cause this.

When a part of your intestine gets caught, it restricts the supply of blood. This can lead to a life threatening condition. Hernia generally causes pain in the area of the affected region.

If you suffer from any of these symptoms you should contact you medical doctor immediately.

The most common indications of a hernia are:

A constant feeling of constipation

Bulging or inflammation in your stomach

A pain, often sever when coughing, laughing, crying or picking something up

Feeling full even when not eating

If these symptoms continue or become more severe you must seek immediate medical attention.

Causes of right abdominal pain in Males

Testicular Torsion

This is when the testes become twisted around the spermatic cord. This occurrence can result in the blocking of blood to your testicles. When this happens you have severe pain and swelling in your scrotal sac.

Accompanying systems are:

Testicles hanging uneven

Fever

A dark reddish color or the testicles

Vomiting and nausea

This is a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical care and often surgery to correct the condition.

Inguinal Hernia

This is the most common hernia in men. It is when part of the small intestine protrudes thru a weak section of the walls of the lower abdomen.

A bulge in the groin section between the lower abdomen and thigh usually indicates this.

This can become very serious if the hernia becomes trapped.

You need emergency medical care if:

Pain increased dramatically

You have fever

The bulge increases suddenly in size

A red area appears around the hernia

Causes of right abdominal pain in Females

Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)

Many women experience pain in the lower right abdomen before and during their menstrual cycle. It can be a consistent pain. The pain can come during or before the period. The cramps consist of nausea, headaches and pain in the lower back and legs.

Contractions in the uterus cause the cramps. The contraction are the Uterus getting rid the inner lining. Since the Uterus is located in the lower abdomen, individuals feel the pain there.

Ovarian Torsion

Ovarian Torsion occurs when twisting cuts off the supply of oxygen to an ovary or fallopian tube. This can cause pain in the lower abdomen.

Symptoms of Ovarian Torsion are:

Fever,

Vaginal discharge or bleeding that is not normal for that individual

Vomiting or Nausea

The pain and symptoms can stop and start again. Ovarian Torsion is a serious medical condition.

And doctors should treat it as a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical care. It is often only remedied with surgery.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

A bacterial infection causes this. These are often Gonorrhea and Chlamydia.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease can cause pain in the lower right abdomen. Other symptoms are:

Burning sensation during urination

Fever

Uncommon vaginal discharge accompanied by foul odor

Pain during sexual Intercourse

Ectopic Pregnancy

This is a pregnancy where the fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus. Instead, the egg implants outside the uterus.

Other symptoms can accompany the pain in the lower right abdomen. They may include:

Brown vaginal discharge

Pain in the shoulders

Pain during bowel movements and urination

Ectopic pregnancy is a serious medical condition that can be life threatening. Emergency medical care is needed.

Ovarian Cyst

The Ovaries lie on both sides of the uterus in the lower abdomen. The two ovaries can develop cysts. These cysts can fill with fluid. Most woman have a least one or more during their lifetime.

Most cysts cause no pain, are small in nature and go away on their own.

However, a cyst large in size can cause pain and if it ruptures can cause serous medical issues.

Symptoms of a large cyst include:

A full sensation in your abdomen

Sharp or dull constant abdominal pain

Pain during exercise or sexual activity

If vomiting, fever accompany any of these please seek immediate medical attention.

The rupturing of a cyst is a life threatening medical condition and requires immediate medical care.

In conclusion:

If your Lower Right Abdomen Pain persists please consult with you Doctor or Health Care Advisor.

There are tests and other diagnosis that you can undergo. Such as:

MRI Scans

Ultrasound Imaging

CT Scans

Blood Tests

Endoscopy

Physical Examination

The results of these tests and diagnosis can then determine what specific treatment is need.

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