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What Causes Sudden Sharp Pain In The Lower Right Abdomen Which Worsens On Moving The Legs And Shifting Weight?

i have a sharp pain in my lower right abdominal region. hurts worse when i move my legs or shift my weight, just started earlier today, after i went to the bathroom i couldnt walk it hurt so bad. Doesnt appear to be swollen. im 18 female and 120 lbs 5'3. i am not on my period.
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Hi. the pain in right lower abdomen which increases on movements is suggestive of an inflamed appendix or a twisted ovarian cyst as the commonest of causes. I would advise you to have an urgent sonography of abdomen to ascertain the cause and decide further management.
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What Causes Sudden Sharp Pain In The Lower Right Abdomen Which Worsens On Moving The Legs And Shifting Weight?

Hi. the pain in right lower abdomen which increases on movements is suggestive of an inflamed appendix or a twisted ovarian cyst as the commonest of causes. I would advise you to have an urgent sonography of abdomen to ascertain the cause and decide further management.