Pain in Lower Right Abdomen

Abdominal pain or stomach ache is a commonly experienced problem. Abdominal pain on the right side is a type of sharp pain experienced around the right lower side of abdomen. Sometimes the type of pain varies. It can be a sudden sharp pain or a mild one. The sudden sharp pain should not be ignored as it indicates onset of a serious problem. Abdominal pain right side is not limited only to the right abdomen but it can even spread to the left or back.

The organs on the right side are pancreas, liver, right kidney, right part of large intestine, right ovary and right fallopian tubes in females and muscles of right abdomen. Abnormalities in any of these organs can lead to pain in lower right abdomen and back. Along with sharp abdominal pain on the lower right side, a person experiences nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, flatulence, back pain, vaginal discharge (in females), etc. If these symptoms are seen along with lower right abdominal pain, one must not ignore them as they can be indications of serious problems. Let us have a look at the causes of abdominal pain right side.

Causes of Pain in Lower Right Abdomen

Constipation is one of the most common causes of lower right abdominal pain. Apart from these, the following are other causes of pain in lower right abdomen.

• Appendicitis or inflammation of appendix, is usually seen in age groups between 11-40. Appendicitis is also one of the causes of lower right abdominal pain. Read more on appendicitis.
• Inguinal or Femoral Hernia can cause abdominal pain. Along with abdominal pain, the other symptoms seen are swelling in groin, upper thigh, vomiting and nausea. Read more on hernia.
• Kidney stone is one of the major causes of abdominal pain right side. The sharp, serious and intense pain in lower right abdomen is due to kidney stone. This type of pain is acute and also spreads to the groin. Read more on kidney stones.

Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, intestinal obstruction, kidney infection, gall bladder inflammation are also causes of lower right abdominal pain.

Pain in Lower Right Abdomen in Females

• Ectopic pregnancy can cause pain in lower right abdomen during pregnancy. Miscarriage can also be one of the causes of lower right abdominal pain. Read more on early ectopic pregnancy symptoms and miscarriages.
• Abdominal pain is a prominent symptom of ovarian cancer, i.e cancerous growth in right ovary. Read more on ovarian cancer.

Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and ovarian torsion are the other causes of pain in lower right abdomen in females. Along with abdominal pain, other symptoms, like, vaginal bleeding is also seen in females.

Pain in Lower Right Abdomen in Men

• Testicular torsion is one sided testicular pain with swelling. Abdomen pain can also be caused due to testicular torsion in men.
• Seminal Vesiculitis, i.e. inflammation of seminal vesicles also causes this type of pain in men.

Treatment of Pain in Lower Right Abdomen

When a person experiences sharp and severe lower right abdominal pain, he must immediately see the doctor. As abdominal pain can be a symptom of a serious condition, it is essential to consult the doctor. The doctor will prescribe medications depending on the cause of the pain.

One must remember to not to ignore pain in lower right abdomen as the conditions related to it can be treated with the help of medications or surgery. In case one experiences this symptom, he should immediately seek medical help.