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What Causes Dull Cramps In Lower Right Side Of Abdomen?

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2015

Question: Hello! I've had a dull cramp, pinching sensation in the lower right side of my stomach that sometimes moves to the upper stomach, pain in my right thigh for about 2 months now. Had a normal ultra sound of the abdomen, ovaries etc. All blood tests normal. Had this pain about 6 years ago, had upper endoscopy, colonoscopy all normal and CAT scan normal then as well. My doctor thinks maybe IBS or muscle skeletal and won't give me a CAT scan Bc too much radiation and I've had two from years ago. They say stress can be a factor. Have you heard of this before?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems Stress induced IBS

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in

With all reports and endoscopy, USG normal the chances of IBS are most likely

I would suggest you manage your stress levels by meditation and take a good probiotic twice a day for minimum three weeks

If this does not help, get a stool report done if there is any form of infection take an antibiotic as per sensitivity report

Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (4 minutes later)

Ok, thank you. So that could cause right leg pain and when move certain ways? Its really only on the right side. Could it be muscle skeletal? And i feel like a CAT scan may be needed but the doctors said no. Now my boyfriend developed hpylori. Can that cause this ?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Leg pain could be musculoskeletal

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your followup

The leg pain could be musculoskeletal
Take a muscle relaxant

CT May not be the investigation of need
Instead a urease test will help rule out H Pylori infection

But anyways H Pylori can not cause leg pain

Hope this helps
DO write back in case of concern

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (52 minutes later)

Thank you so much! So i will try a probiotic and meditation along with an antiinflammotory. Also, even though I havent had the colonscopy and endoscopy for a few years theres no need to repeat them bc im relatively young .

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Very true

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your followup

Yes you should continue what I have prescribed and get back to me when done

Truely said because yu do not have relevant symptoms do not get the scopy repeated at this stage

Regards
Wishing you a healthy life ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 hours later)

Ok thank you and hopefully the probiotics will help with the bloating i get as well. Thank you again. I should mention that not only did i have these same symptoms 7 years ago but last sunmer i had them as well during a very stressful time on the right side pain and i even wpuld feel like a pulling sensation .

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Should help but manage stress

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in again

I am sure probiotic will help in bloating also

But for sure the best idea will be to manage your stress levels

Wishing you a speedy recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (41 minutes later)

Thank you and really quickly i should mention my colonoscopy from 2008 revealed polyps. They removed them and said to follow up in 10 years but they dont wamt to do one now bc im still young. Now that i thimk i did lose weight very fast but it was stress related and not eating. 40 pounds last year and mow ive leveled off amd maintain this weight. I should be fine correct?Also how can i gjve u an excellent rating?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Reassure yourself

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I think you should wait and keep a watch on your symptoms if anything is observed right back to us and we will try to help you

Considering the fact that you are aware that the weight loss was because of dieting and stress I am sure you would do better if you manage stress

You should be improving gradually

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Regards
Wishing you a healthy life ahead

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj