Lower Abdominal Pain in Women

Women have quite a few physical problems. That is probably the reason why we are so strong. Lower abdominal pain can happen for various reasons. I mean, we have all been through this pain, haven't we? So, then why don't we use these pains as alarms and symptoms. That way, we can make use of the worst case scenario. The first step to mastering this pain, is knowing about it. These pains happen for a reason. As such, knowing the reason for abdominal pain in women, can help you avert any further distress, and help you brace yourself for what is coming.

Right Side Pain
Pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen can be for a few reasons. These problems, can be treated better or averted if one takes heed on the warning given by the pain. Let us see the reasons behind it:

• Appendicitis: Appendicitis is often characterized by pain in the lower abdomen on the right side. Nausea and anorexia also accompany the pain.
• Ectopic Pregnancy: Ectopic pregnancy is basically a conception having occurred in the Fallopian tube. An early sign of this type of a pregnancy is lower stomach pain.
• Ovarian Cyst: An ovarian cyst is basically a fluid filled sack arising from the ovary. It can be treated with medication and surgery. It is symptomized by pain in lower region of the abdomen.
• Mid-cycle Pain: Somewhere midway in your menstrual cycle, there is a possibility of feeling of pain in the lower abdomen. This pain does not normally last long.
• Kidney Infection: Pain in lower region of the stomach, occurs on the right side in case of kidney stone or kidney infection as well. This pain can at times travel to the lower back as well.

Left Side Pain
Pain in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen can have a few reasons, as well. Taking care of yourself and reading the tell tale signs can help you avert major health hassles. Ovarian cysts lead to pain on the left side of the lower abdomen as well. An ectopic pregnancy can also cause a lot of pain in the left lower abdomen. Kidney stone causes a pain in the left side of the lower abdomen as well. Other than these, there is one health hassle that could be the reason for lower abdomen pain on the left side, exclusively. Diverticulitis - It is characterized by pain on the left side of the lower abdomen. It basically refers to formation of tiny pockets on the lining of the bowel. It can also cause diarrhea, constipation and more distress. The pain in the lower abdomen could be for any of the above problem. Before jumping to a conclusion, it is safest to consult a gynecologist, or a physician to guide you the right way.

Gradual Pain
For women, certain problems come with a gradual lower abdominal pain. Mid-cycle pain starts gradually, peaks and then reduces gradually. Other abdominal pains that are gradual in nature could be due to renal colic, gastroenteritis, or functional bowel syndrome.

Sudden Pain
Sudden pain in the lower abdomen can hit like a brick, out of the blue. The reasons can be many. Ectopic pregnancy is normally characterized by a sudden abdominal pain. It is like a shooting pain that occurs out of the blue. Ovarian cysts also come with sudden abdominal pain.

A lower abdominal pain could be for other reasons as well. The information above has not been given to put you in more anxiety, or to cause you more stress. It is just to make you more aware of the possibilities related to this type of pain. The smarter thing to do, would be to consult a doctor when experiencing a pain in the lower abdomen. This is where I sign off! Take care!