Causes of left and right lower abdominal pain

THIỆN NHÂN (THEO ONLYMYHEALTH) |

Dr. Miglani said lower abdominal pain is extremely common and can arise due to a variety of factors.

What causes left lower abdomen and right lower abdomen?

Dr Miglani, Director and Head of Gastroenterology at Asian Hospital, Faridabad (India) - said: “Pain in the lower left abdomen is often associated with diverticulitis and diverticulitis. Diverticula, or pockets that form in the colon wall, usually occur in the lower left. These pockets are ideal hiding places for bacteria and can easily become infected, leading to inflammation and discomfort."

Other causes include:

- Kidney stones

- Kidney infection

- Ovarian cysts

- Hernia

- Ectopic pregnancy

Pain in the right lower abdomen is often caused by appendicitis, such as appendicitis.

Other causes include:

- Crohn's disease.

- Twist the testicles

- Ovarian cysts

- Hernia

- Endometriosis

According to Dr. Miglani, when it comes to abdominal pain on the sides of the lower abdomen, it can be hernias, flatulence, kidney problems, reproductive system disorders, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and indigestion.

How do I know if my lower abdominal pain is severe?

In cases of acute abdominal pain, you should go to the hospital for timely examination and treatment by a doctor. The cause can range from acute appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis and diverticulitis, signaling an infection, inflammation, embolism or obstruction.

Dr Amit Miglani added that abdominal discomfort accompanied by any of the following symptoms may be signs that require timely care and treatment:

- Severe abdominal pain

- Hard belly...

- Bloody diarrhea.

- Fainted.

- When the pain is accompanied by fever

Common signs that help distinguish abdominal pain related to the digestive, urinary or reproductive system

In order to distinguish abdominal pain, it is necessary to recognize the main signs associated with the digestive, urinary or reproductive system.

Gastrointestinal pain usually manifests as cramping or throbbing pain, accompanied by nausea or bloating, and may worsen after eating.

Urinary pain is usually pain in the lower abdomen, sharp or burning, with symptoms such as painful urination or cloudy urine.

Reproductive pain often resembles cramps in the lower abdomen, which may be associated with menstruation or intercourse, with vaginal discharge, or with irregular menstrual cycles.

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