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A member asked:
What causes lower abdominal pain. bloating?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Daniela Tankanswered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
Many causes: There are many causes for lower abdominal pain. One has to think of organs that are located in the lower belly. Most common causes are colon problems such as ibs, constipation, diverticulitis. In a lady patient ovaries and uterus. Also bladder infection and irritation might cause discomfort. Best to make doctor's appointment to try to sort it out.
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