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What Causes Lower Right Abdominal Pain?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Oct 2016
Question: I am 55 year old relatively healthy male, no medication. I have pain/discomfort in my lower right abdomen. It has been 3 days.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pain in right lower abdomen can be due to Appendicitis or Right sided Ureteric stone.Pain will be at the same site in both the conditions.
Ultrasound abdomen will confirm the diagnosis.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Management depends on the diagnosis.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Dr. Hari Charan Perigela

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What Causes Lower Right Abdominal Pain?

Brief Answer: You should be investigated. Detailed Answer: Hi Pain in right lower abdomen can be due to Appendicitis or Right sided Ureteric stone.Pain will be at the same site in both the conditions. Ultrasound abdomen will confirm the diagnosis. Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly. Management depends on the diagnosis. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards