Common names:
- Abdominal Pain Right Lower
- Lower Right Abdominal Pain
- Pain in the Right Lower Abdomen
- Pain in the Right Lower Stomach
- Painful Right Lower Abdomen
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Stomach Pain
- Stomach Pain Right Lower
A person with right
lower abdominal pain has discomfort in the right lower part of the abdomen below the umbilicus.
Lower abdominal pain can also be:
- Located in the middle of the lower abdomen
- Located in the lower left abdomen
The location of the pain can be an important clue in determining the underlying cause. Pain that is localized to one area of the abdomen is often more serious than pain that is perceived as coming from all over the abdomen.
Other important features of
abdominal pain include:
- Pain severity
- Character: cramping, burning, sharp, etc.
- Timing: constant, intermittent, etc.
- Associated symptoms: fever, vomiting, etc.
