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What Causes Persistent Sharp Pain In Lower Right Abdomen?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Apr 2016
Question: I have had a sharp acute pain to my lower right part of my stomach/abdominal area. The pain came to me a few days ago and it stopped me from getting out of bed, sharp pain and caused my stomach to swell slightly. Bowels, temperature blood is fine - just the pain is abnormal and i have not had this before
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
possibility of having appendicitis or UTI

Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting query to HCM.

Read your problem and understand your concern.

Acute sharp pain over the right lower abdomen is a concerning feature. It could be an indication of appendicitis or a kidney problem such as urinary tract infection or renal stones.

If you are still in pain, I will recommend you visit a surgeon at the earliest. You will need a thorough clinical examination to check for Mcburney's point tenderness, blood test as well an ultrasound scan.

Meanwhile you can continue using paracetamol along with antispasmodic like dicyclomine.

I hope, I answered your query.
If you have further query or clarification, please write back.
Wish you speedy recovery.
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What Causes Persistent Sharp Pain In Lower Right Abdomen?

Brief Answer: possibility of having appendicitis or UTI Detailed Answer: Hi, XXXXXXX Thanks for posting query to HCM. Read your problem and understand your concern. Acute sharp pain over the right lower abdomen is a concerning feature. It could be an indication of appendicitis or a kidney problem such as urinary tract infection or renal stones. If you are still in pain, I will recommend you visit a surgeon at the earliest. You will need a thorough clinical examination to check for Mcburney's point tenderness, blood test as well an ultrasound scan. Meanwhile you can continue using paracetamol along with antispasmodic like dicyclomine. I hope, I answered your query. If you have further query or clarification, please write back. Wish you speedy recovery.