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What Causes Persistent Pain In Lower Abdomen Along With Constipation?
Hi, im 21 years old and for the past 8 months I get lower right abdominal pain and its somewhat tender to touch, and when I move around not unbearable. My doctor kind of ruled out appendicitis I dont have a fever or any other symptoms just randomly happens every couple of weeks and last about 3 days and goes away. Bowel movements are normal enough maybe slight constipation. What do you think it is? I am healthy with no serious illnes besides anxiety
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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As you mentioned it is not likely an infection such as appendicitis because there is no fever and the symptoms would not be intermittent for the past 8 months.
It may be related to any structure in this area such as the bowel or parts of the genital tract if you are a female (eg the ovaries).
Since the pain is ongoing , an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis may be needed to pinpoint the source of the pain.
I hope this helps
As you mentioned it is not likely an infection such as appendicitis because there is no fever and the symptoms would not be intermittent for the past 8 months.
It may be related to any structure in this area such as the bowel or parts of the genital tract if you are a female (eg the ovaries).
Since the pain is ongoing , an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis may be needed to pinpoint the source of the pain.
I hope this helps
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