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getting stabing cramping pain in my lower right side?

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hi, i keep getting stabing cramping pain in my lower right side on a regular basis please could you tell me why this is .

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replied September 9th, 2011
Appendix and Appendicitis Answer A26647
Hello, and thank you for your medical question on e Health Forum.‎

Based on the history, it seems that your right sided abdominal pain could be associated with the ‎following conditions :- ‎
‎1. Hepatitis, or ‎
‎2. gall bladder inflammation (Cholecystitis ) OR gall stones (Cholelithiasis). ‎
‎3. Colitis ( inflammation of the right colon)‎
‎4. Right sided renal stones. ‎

Since the pain is of very severe nature, you might benefit by getting tested for the above conditions ‎by tests including - blood tests (liver function tests), A liver ultrasound or a abdominal CT scan.

Pain that originates due to renal issues (Stones, infection) is episodic , spasmodic or colicky in ‎nature, originating in the flank and radiating to the lower belly, inner thigh. It is ‎associated with other symptoms like nausea, vomiting and systemic features due to any infection. ‎

You might consult your doctor for a physical examination and tests mentioned above ‎to know the exact cause.‎

I hope you find this information useful.‎



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