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What Causes Lower Right Abdominal Pain?
Question: Hi,
From the last year or so, I have been often getting lower right abdominal pain of a sharp nature, whenever I take a deep breath or suck in my stomach, or when I press the specific area with my hand. There is no pain as such when I cough, bend forward, run, swim etc. but I can will it to occur whenever I pull in my stomach. There is no visible swelling or hardness of the abdomen. I had an abdominal scan done last year and no physical problem was found. Endoscopy indicated GERD and Antral Erythema, but that healed after 2 months with treatment by Providac and Rabium. There was a Vitamin D deficiency for which i was given treatment. However the abdominal pain continues to occur even today whenever I breathe deeply or suck in my stomach. What might be the root cause and what further tests are suggested if any?
Regards
XXXX
From the last year or so, I have been often getting lower right abdominal pain of a sharp nature, whenever I take a deep breath or suck in my stomach, or when I press the specific area with my hand. There is no pain as such when I cough, bend forward, run, swim etc. but I can will it to occur whenever I pull in my stomach. There is no visible swelling or hardness of the abdomen. I had an abdominal scan done last year and no physical problem was found. Endoscopy indicated GERD and Antral Erythema, but that healed after 2 months with treatment by Providac and Rabium. There was a Vitamin D deficiency for which i was given treatment. However the abdominal pain continues to occur even today whenever I breathe deeply or suck in my stomach. What might be the root cause and what further tests are suggested if any?
Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
intraluminal problem with intestine/nerve irritation in specific segment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear XXXXXXX
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Seems in relation with intraluminal problem with intestines or particular nerve
irritation in specific segment during certain angels with some maneuver ( not
detectable many times in scan )
* Kindly provide me some more inputs as
1. Pain - exact area over abdomen in relation to umbilicus (be precise because
right lower abdomen and stomach area are totally different ) , type of pain ,
intensity , any relation with food , relieving factors , any radiation , duration
of each pain episode , any of the aggravating or relieving factors , feel any
palpitation in abdomen at the time of pain , any relation with time of the day
means more at day or night when relaxing or anytime
2. bowel movements
3. associated nausea, vomiting , appetite / weight alterations
4. tobacco / alcohol if any
5. stress level - easily becoming anxious or cool personality
6. weight lifting activity as heavy work outs
7. any other information you would like to share regarding this
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you
in your medical need .
Awaiting for your details eagerly .
Regards dear .
intraluminal problem with intestine/nerve irritation in specific segment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear XXXXXXX
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Seems in relation with intraluminal problem with intestines or particular nerve
irritation in specific segment during certain angels with some maneuver ( not
detectable many times in scan )
* Kindly provide me some more inputs as
1. Pain - exact area over abdomen in relation to umbilicus (be precise because
right lower abdomen and stomach area are totally different ) , type of pain ,
intensity , any relation with food , relieving factors , any radiation , duration
of each pain episode , any of the aggravating or relieving factors , feel any
palpitation in abdomen at the time of pain , any relation with time of the day
means more at day or night when relaxing or anytime
2. bowel movements
3. associated nausea, vomiting , appetite / weight alterations
4. tobacco / alcohol if any
5. stress level - easily becoming anxious or cool personality
6. weight lifting activity as heavy work outs
7. any other information you would like to share regarding this
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you
in your medical need .
Awaiting for your details eagerly .
Regards dear .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Here are the details
Pain - exact area: About 6 7 cm away from the navel to the right, and slightly below the navel, about 2 cm.
type of pain: sharp pain. occurs when pressed on the area with a finger with reasonable force.
intensity: when the pain occurs, it is usually high enough for me consider taking a nap.
any relation with food: possible, but not sure at all. I had a bout of gastric problems more than a year ago for a very long time. Recently, the pain happened when I had a late breakfast and a heavy early lunch, which was hard for my stomach to accept.
duration of each pain episode: generally half a day or so, to my knowledge.
any palpitation in abdomen at the time of pain: I believe, no.
any relation with time of the day: Maybe it is higher in the mornings (but take this as an assumption, I'm not sure)
bowel movements: seem fine.
associated nausea, vomiting , appetite / weight alterations: do feel a slight bit of nausea or an aversion from food. also coupled with a slight loss in appetite.
tobacco / alcohol: do not consume either
stress level- generally very calm about things. but i do have social anxiety.
weight lifting activity: haven't done weights in a long time.
any other information: have a persistent and perpetual back ache (mainly mid back) and a light persistent neck ache- if this helps.
Regards,
XXXX
Pain - exact area: About 6 7 cm away from the navel to the right, and slightly below the navel, about 2 cm.
type of pain: sharp pain. occurs when pressed on the area with a finger with reasonable force.
intensity: when the pain occurs, it is usually high enough for me consider taking a nap.
any relation with food: possible, but not sure at all. I had a bout of gastric problems more than a year ago for a very long time. Recently, the pain happened when I had a late breakfast and a heavy early lunch, which was hard for my stomach to accept.
duration of each pain episode: generally half a day or so, to my knowledge.
any palpitation in abdomen at the time of pain: I believe, no.
any relation with time of the day: Maybe it is higher in the mornings (but take this as an assumption, I'm not sure)
bowel movements: seem fine.
associated nausea, vomiting , appetite / weight alterations: do feel a slight bit of nausea or an aversion from food. also coupled with a slight loss in appetite.
tobacco / alcohol: do not consume either
stress level- generally very calm about things. but i do have social anxiety.
weight lifting activity: haven't done weights in a long time.
any other information: have a persistent and perpetual back ache (mainly mid back) and a light persistent neck ache- if this helps.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Chronic appendicitis suspicious,ultrasound / diagnostic laparoscopy require
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear
Thanks for all the details herewith .
* According to further evaluations likely chronic appendicitis or other intestinal
disorder
* Recommend to undertake high resolution Ultrasound examination of the
abdomen and pelvis ( non invasive part ) , if positive findings okay
if no abnormality found then diagnostic laparoscopy ( invasive ) is mandatory .
Hope this will help you definitely .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear .
Chronic appendicitis suspicious,ultrasound / diagnostic laparoscopy require
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear
Thanks for all the details herewith .
* According to further evaluations likely chronic appendicitis or other intestinal
disorder
* Recommend to undertake high resolution Ultrasound examination of the
abdomen and pelvis ( non invasive part ) , if positive findings okay
if no abnormality found then diagnostic laparoscopy ( invasive ) is mandatory .
Hope this will help you definitely .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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