What causes lower right abdominal pain?

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Lower right abdominal pain is a sign of many health problems to watch out for. Some diseases cause lower right abdominal pain such as appendicitis, flatulence, abdominal distention... Therefore, when experiencing signs of lower right abdominal pain with no known cause, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment. appropriate treatment.

1. Abdominal subdivision according to anatomy

According to anatomical structure, the human abdomen consists of the following 9 parts:
The area above the navel includes: stomach, transverse colon, pancreas and left lobe of liver; The area around the navel has: Small intestine; The area below the navel includes: Uterus and bladder; The right subcostal region includes: duodenum, gallbladder, liver and right kidney; The right flank area includes: ascending colon, right ureter; The left iliac fossa includes: sigmoid colon, ovary and fallopian tube. Clearly identifying the location of organs according to abdominal subdivision will help accurately diagnose related diseases. Therefore, when you do not know what the lower right abdominal pain is, you should go to the hospital to be examined, examined and treated by a specialist.

2. The main cause of right lower abdominal pain

Appendicitis is a common cause of lower right abdominal pain. This is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed due to a blockage in the lumen of the appendix. Bacteria in the lumen of the appendix multiply rapidly. This causes the appendix to become inflamed, swollen, and causes pus. If left untreated, the appendix can rupture and cause serious complications.
Some clinical signs of appendicitis include:
Abdominal pain : At first a dull pain in the upper abdomen, then in the right iliac fossa; Signs of infection: Low fever, dry lips, dirty tongue; Digestive disorders: difficulty passing stools or diarrhea; Other signs such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal distension. If you experience signs of appendicitis, you should see your doctor right away. Once appendicitis is identified, your doctor may perform a surgical removal. Appendectomy is the surgical intervention necessary to prevent bowel rupture and other complications. If your appendicitis is severe, your doctor may perform emergency surgery to remove the entire appendix right away.
If you are experiencing symptoms of appendicitis, you should not arbitrarily use pain relievers, laxatives. These drugs can cause your appendix to burst.

3. Other causes of pain in the lower right abdomen

3.1. Bloating causes pain in the abdomen Intestinal gas is the air found in the digestive system. Gas is caused by food that doesn't break down completely until it reaches the large intestine.
Indigestible foods such as fried foods, fast foods will cause the body to produce more gas. When a lot of gas builds up, it can cause abdominal pain, bloating, and a feeling of fullness.
Normally, the human body has a mechanism to self-regulate bloating and flatulence by passing stools. In fact, an adult can pass stools up to 20 times a day.
However, excessive gas can also be a sign of digestive problems like milk intolerance or diabetes. This is what causes right lower abdominal pain.
3.2. Dyspepsia Pain in the lower right abdomen may be caused by indigestion. Usually after eating a lot of food or fried food can occur upper or lower abdominal pain. When your stomach cannot digest too much food, it will back up into the esophagus, causing discomfort.
Some accompanying signs such as:
Frequent lower abdominal pain; Heartburn with a sour taste in the mouth. Mild indigestion will go away on its own fairly quickly without leaving any sequelae. However, if this symptom persists for more than 2 weeks, you should see your doctor to rule out an underlying digestive condition.
3.3. Kidney infection Right lower abdominal pain may be caused by a kidney infection. It is usually caused by an infection in the lower urinary tract (bladder and urethra) from which bacteria multiply. These bacteria then travel through the urinary tract and cause an infection.
Clinical signs of kidney infection include:
Pain in the lower abdomen or lower back; Fever; Chills; Vomiting, nausea; Frequent urination; Pain or burning when urinating; Urine containing pus or blood; Cloudy or foul-smelling urine. When left untreated, a kidney infection can cause permanent kidney damage. If you notice lower right abdominal pain accompanied by the above symptoms, you should see your doctor right away.

4. Which case of abdominal pain is urgent?

You should go to medical facilities for timely examination and treatment if you experience any of the following symptoms:
Right lower abdomen pain; Pain or feeling in your chest; Mild or moderate fever; Bloody stools; Persistent nausea and vomiting; Skin appears yellow. If you have any of these symptoms, get a loved one to take you to a medical facility right away. Urgent care can help prevent these symptoms from becoming serious or life-threatening.

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Reference sources: healthline.com, medicalnewstoday.com